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With the explosion of women's studies at every level of education, there is an increasing need for a comprehensive resource that acknowledges their remarkable contributions. A to Z of Women in World History is a one-volume encyclopedic reference to those extraordinary women from around the globe who...
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Discusses events in politics, economics, culture, and recreation....
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The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a "nation of nations." Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new "Immigration to the United States" set conveys the excitement of these stories to young p...
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The Civil War was a defining event in U.S. history - a time when Americans fought against one another to decide the fate of the nation. "The Civil War Almanac" contains a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the events and people of this monumental war, while the A-to-Z dictionary outlines biographica...
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A History of Fashion and Costume is an eight-volume set that examines the development of costume and fashion over time - from the earliest cave dwellers to the present - along with the social history that gave rise to it. Introducing readers to the rich world of fashion and dress, this set vividly d...
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"Encyclopedia of Ancient Literature" offers comprehensive coverage of the literary works, writers, and concepts of the ancient world, from the beginnings to approximately 500 CE. Ranging from ancient Greece and Rome to China, Egypt, Japan, India, Persia, Babylonia, the Hebrew world, and more, this a...
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This is a comprehensive guide to more than 6,000 years of history in Iraq.Covering everything from the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations to the fall of Saddam Hussein and the current war in Iraq, this comprehensive book examines the changing landscape of this interesting country. Because of its por...
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Empire of Ancient Egypt opens with an introduction to the world and the geographic area in the years leading up to the empire, followed by a brief summary of the history of the empire. Sorting through the myths of popular culture and contradictory historical evidence, this volume provides a clear, d...
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Thanks to new technology, scientists are able to observe organic molecules as they work together in the cell and in 'molecular machines', as well as how they build tissues, organs, and whole organisms. Understanding how these levels of structure work together not only answers fundamental questions a...
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The United Nations was created as a response to the suffering caused by World War II. The goal of the organization, as stated in the Charter of the United Nations, was "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war." That goal is as vital today as it was in 1945. While other structures of t...
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The close geographical proximity of Great Britain has had a profound impact on Irish history. The interaction and confrontation between the two peoples and cultures culminated in 1801 with the absorption of Ireland into Great Britain. The Irish struggled to retain their separate ethnic identity - de...
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Computers are more prevalent in our daily lives than ever before, yet many people are unfamiliar with the concepts and technology of computer science. Offering 20 engaging experiments and activities based on computer research, "Computer Science Experiments" aims to expand students' learning experien...
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"Encyclopedia of World Religions" is a new series from "Facts On File" that explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and their historical and social background. Each volume was written by an expert in the field, and reviewed and approved by series editor, J. Gordon Me...
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At the start of the 19th century, women had severely limited rights. They had no control of their earnings, could not divorce a husband, had no claim of property, could not speak at public meetings, and could not vote. The women's suffrage movement, a political campaign that sought to address these ...
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The Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism Spectrum Disorders (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
מאת Carol Turkington
Autism is a baffling brain disorder that profoundly affects children's communication and social skills. It is also a spectrum disorder, which means it can occur in a variety of forms and intensity. Most cases of autism appear before a child's third birthday. Recent years have marked a stunning rise ...
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World War II, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history, is widely considered the pivotal event of the modern age. From the rise of fascist Europe to the atomic bombings of Japan, "Encyclopedia of World War II" presents the complete story of this great conflict. International in scope, thi...
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The Age of Enlightenment brought about impressive achievements in scientific understanding that pertained to medicine. Documentation of the anatomy progressed rapidly, and there was greater understanding of how certain bodily systems worked. Scientists expressed great hope for the future with some p...
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"The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions" provides a comprehensive guide to allusions in the English language. In approximately 4,000 entries, this new resource explores well-known events, places, people, and phenomena whose names have acquired linguistic significance, conveying a particular messa...
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During the Middle Ages (ca. 529-1100), the rise of Christianity had a definite effect on the practice of medicine. Pope Gregory (ca. 540-604) stressed the importance of prayer over medicine, and over time that sentiment became pervasive. Each time a person was healed, it was considered a miracle. Th...
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A History of Fashion and Costume is an eight-volume set that examines the development of costume and fashion over time - from the earliest cave dwellers to the present - along with the social history that gave rise to it. Introducing readers to the rich world of fashion and dress, this set vividly d...
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"Atlas of the North American Indian, Third Edition" chronicles the travel and experiences of Native Americans from the first voyage to North America to the present day. This new edition now features a bold full-color format and is bolstered by more than 120 full-color, detailed maps that cover impor...
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Ralph Waldo Emerson once described the English language as "the sea which receives tributaries from every region under heaven." We dip into this sea more often than we realize, sprinkling our writings and everyday conversations with words and phrases derived from other languages. "The Facts On File ...
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The Middle Ages marked a time when religion and superstition dominated all thinking and stalled the pursuit of new ideas. The questioning of everything from religious doctrines to styles of government to the understanding of the way the world works led to many significant developments, most notably ...
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Indian people settled in climates that ranged from the Arctic, where temperatures sometimes drop lower than 50 degrees below zero, to the Amazon Basin, where the weather is hot and rainy. American Indians adapted to these challenges by inventing houses and clothing that were uniquely suited to the c...
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Twentieth-century Space And Astronomy: A History of Notable Research And Discovery (Twentieth-Century Science)
מאת Marianne J. Dyson
For thousands of years, humans have scanned the sky and charted the movement of celestial bodies. The daily and seasonal patterns of the Sun, Moon, and stars guided sailors home, dictated the timing of planting and harvesting, and became an inspiration for festivals, celebrations, and holidays. The ...
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The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a "nation of nations." Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new "Immigration to the United States" set conveys the excitement of these stories to young p...
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A proverb is a saying, usually short, that expresses a general truth about life. Proverbs give advice, make an observation, or present a lesson in a succinct and memorable way. We use proverbs or allude to them often in everyday speech. Some examples of proverbs include: Better safe than sorry; The ...
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A History of Fashion and Costume is an eight-volume set that examines the development of costume and fashion over time - from the earliest cave dwellers to the present - along with the social history that gave rise to it. Introducing readers to the rich world of fashion and dress, this set vividly d...
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Earth has always exhibited patterns of heating up and cooling down. At some points in time, many areas of Earth were shrouded in blankets of ice, with ice caps and glaciers dominating the landscape. Certain areas on Earth have been covered with prominent glaciers multiple times in the past for milli...
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"Encyclopedia of Physical Science" discusses concepts that unify the physical sciences with life, Earth, and space science. Examining topics such as natural hazards, global challenges, and the history and nature of science, this new two-volume set complements the material typically taught in high sc...
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Jane Austen has been one of the world's most popular writers for 200 years and is best known for her works "Pride and Prejudice", "Emma", and "Sense and Sensibility". Taught in high school and college classes across the country and appealing to both scholars and general readers, her novels, many of ...
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Every sexual encounter presents the risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease, and unprotected sex risks pregnancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 per cent of all American teens have had sex before graduating from high school. Thirty per cent of young women beco...
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The Encyclopedia of Poisons and Antidotes (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
מאת Carol Turkington
A collection of resources for understanding and coping with the complexities of modern health and social concerns. It provides an objective overview of the essential facts and wider social ramifications that have been established by experts about the afflictions covered....
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Forensic chemists and toxicologists work with drugs and poisons, but they each start with different evidence. Forensic chemists working in a crime lab must determine if the physical evidence they receive is an illegal substance such as marijuana or cocaine. They are also responsible for samples - in...
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Zora Neale Hurston, one the first great African-American novelists, was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance and an inspiration for future generations of writers. Widely studied in high school literature courses, her novels are admired for their depiction of Southern black culture and their stro...
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In the course of a few years, Pakistan has assumed strategic importance on the world stage, acting as both a linchpin in the global war on terrorism and a 'swing' state in the ideological conflict between democracy and dictatorship, and between Islamic and secular rule. How did this poor country com...
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Critical Companion to Kurt Vonnegut: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work
מאת Susan Elizabeth Farrell
Kurt Vonnegut is one of the most popular and admired authors of post-war American literature - famous both for his playful and deceptively simple style as well as for his scathing critiques of social injustice and war."Critical Companion to Kurt Vonnegut" provides a reliable, up-to-date, and encyclo...
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The theory of evolution can be observed anywhere - from exotic tropical rain forests to our own backyards - and is based on three main principles: heredity, variation, and selection. In the 19th century, Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace sought to explain how these processes work together to ...
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During the 16th and 17th centuries, mathematicians developed a wealth of new ideas but had not carefully employed accurate definitions, proofs, or procedures to document and implement them. However, in the early 19th century, mathematicians began to recognize the need to precisely define their terms...
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The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
מאת Carol Turkington
In the past 25 years, more than 30 new human germs have emerged onto the medical scene, most of these rising from animals. And with these germs come new diseases like the avian flu, Ebola, SARS, and weaponized viruses such as anthrax and smallpox, which pose a growing threat to the world. With the r...
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Scientists are learning to manipulate the genes of plants and animals, changing existing organisms and creating new ones. By taking control of the mechanisms that govern heredity in other species, humans are actively directing their own evolution. Breakthroughs have come so quickly that many people ...
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Sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties, the period from 1920 to 1929 witnessed such momentous events as the crash of the stock market, Prohibition, the Harlem Renaissance, the Scopes Monkey Trial, and the first feature-length motion picture with a soundtrack."Day by Day: The T...
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Hazardous and nonhazardous wastes must be grouped by their physical form, chemical content, degree of hazard to the environment, or source in order to be treated by waste managers. These groupings also allow environmental scientists to learn about the trends in our society's waste and in society its...
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Critical Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald: A Literary Reference to His Life And Work
מאת Mary Jo Tate
Known for his masterwork, "The Great Gatsby" and its criticism of American society during the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald claimed the distinction of writing what many consider to be the "great American novel." "Critical Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald" studies the legacy of this writer, highlighting...
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Adventurous or globe-trotting jobs do exist outside of the movies and television. For kids thinking about making a career out of exploring new horizons, this book will be a welcome resource. "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure and Travel, Second Edition" clues kids in on action-packed jobs in ...
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This title offers an objective look at the controversial topic of global warming. It is an undisputed fact that the Earth's climate is changing, and although the scientific community continues to debate the exact correlation between human activity and climatic change, there is now almost universal c...
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Climate scientists have repeatedly told us that the 1990s had the warmest temperatures ever recorded since records were consistently kept in the mid-1800s. Scientists worldwide support this notion, and there is an abundance of data collected to prove its validity. Some argue that the trend has not b...
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Private and public welfare programs have provided those in need with basic necessitiesa??including food, clothing, health services, and housinga??throughout the history of the United States. But the debate over welfare is contentious: it concerns basic ideas about the proper function, size, and obli...
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Empire of Alexander the Great looks at what made Alexander a brilliant military tactician and a charismatic leader. It also explores what the Eastern world learned through contact with Alexander and what Alexander brought the West from the Persian Empire. Connections in our own world to Alexander's ...
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The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
מאת Carol Turkington
Completely updated and expanded, "The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders, Third Edition" is the most comprehensive handy reference covering the skin - the body's largest organ - and vital matters related to skin care, skin disease, treatments, and so on. More than 1,100 entries cover everything...
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Encyclopedia Of Women And American Politics (Facts on File Library of American History)
מאת Lynne E. Ford
"Encyclopedia of Women and American Politics" contains all the material a reader needs to understand the role of women throughout America's political history. This informative A-to-Z volume covers the people, events, and terms involved in the history of women and politics. Suitable for a high school...
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This work is the history of the enslavement of African Americans in North America stretches from the beginning of European colonization to the end of the Civil War. "Slavery in America" recounts this history, as well as the Reconstruction period that followed, by examining, chapter by chapter, many ...
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When it comes to crime, truth is often stranger than fiction. Many of the cases that have stumped investigators are among the strangest on record. Whether due to a lack of leads and evidence or to bizarre and baffling circumstances, many of the mysteries presented in this book have remained unsolved...
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For tens of thousands of years, northern Europe, Canada, and most of the northern United States lay buried beneath vast ice sheets, thousands of feet thick. As the world warmed and the ice began to melt along its southernmost edge, plants began to appear and a forest was born. This forest of the tem...
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Amidst all of the news stories of threats and damage to the natural environment, there are scientists working to understand more about the world and to protect it from avoidable harm. Botanists, zoologists, ecologists, geologists, volcanologists, seismologists, geomorphologists, meteorologists, clim...
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The United States, and indeed the Western world, is bitterly divided on the issues of the right to die and euthanasia. Polls reported in 2004 indicated that between four and 10 percent of physicians helped to end a terminally ill patient's life at some time, even though such acts are against the law...
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"The Executor's Handbook, Third Edition" is a step-by-step guide to settling an estate for personal representatives, administrators, and beneficiaries. This informative volume provides all the information needed to understand the role of executor, to determine if you are the right person for the job...
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Solar energy and geothermal energy have a good deal in common. They are abundant and widely, if unevenly, distributed. They are two of the least environmentally disruptive sources of power available. They are also, for the most part, expensive to develop, and compared to more conventional sources of...
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Tracing the development of mathematics from a biographical standpoint, "Mathematics Frontiers: 1950 to the Present" profiles innovators from the second half of the 20th century who made significant discoveries in both pure and applied mathematics. From John H. Conway, who helped complete the classif...
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Evidence that can barely be seen with the naked eye routinely plays a crucial part in the search for - and the conviction of - some of the most dangerous criminals known to society. From the hairs of a dog to tiny fiber fragments, forensic analysts study these trace materials and interpret them for ...
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"Human Spaceflight" explores the epoch journeys of human beings as they first ventured beyond Earth's atmosphere, starting in the early 1960s, and traveled into outer space. One of the most memorable of these daring missions occurred on July 20, 1969, when American astronaut Neil Armstrong became th...
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With the possible exception of the Civil War, no other period in American history rivals the Revolution in importance. Originating in 1775 as disorganized, local violence over rights and taxes, it quickly escalated into full-blown armed conflict. By the time the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783 - ...
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The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins (Writers Reference)
מאת Robert Hendrickson
This is an updated encyclopedia that explores the origins of thousands of words and phrases.The most comprehensive single-volume reference of its kind, "The Facts On File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins, Fourth Edition" has been completely updated and expanded and now contains definitions an...
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Conservation refers to the careful and controlled use of natural resources for the purpose of extending the time they are available as well as retaining biodiversity. Conservation does not prevent the loss of plants, trees, land, water, or habitat; it simply slows the rate of degradation of these th...
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Encyclopedia Of The Medieval World- 2 Volume set (Facts on File Library of World History)
מאת Edward D. English
The complete history of the Middle Ages. Based on reliable and accurate scholarship, this comprehensive yet accessible encyclopedia provides a detailed look at this significant thousand-year period. Approximately 2,000 entries offer exhaustive coverage on everything from significant personalities, a...
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From 700 BCE to CE 1300, thousands of scholars from many different civilizations introduced mathematical ideas that established the foundations of arithmetic, number theory, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as the related sciences of astronomy and physics. Although we know very little ab...
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Handbook To Life In The Aztec World (Facts on File Library of World History)
מאת Manuel Aguilar-Moreno
Captures the essence of life in great civilizations of the past. Each volume in this series examines a single civilization, and covers everything from landmark events and monumental achievements to geography and everyday life....
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Here is the revised and expanded edition of Daniel S. Burt's fascinating assessment of the 100 most influential novelists, playwrights, and poets of all times and cultures - now with 25 additional entries and some reassessments as well as 25 new black-and-white photographs and illustrations. From Do...
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School curriculum, and his longer, more complicated novels - including "The Bostonians", "The Portrait of a Lady", "The Ambassadors", and many more - are some of the greatest and most influential novels ever written. "Critical Companion to Henry James" covers the life and works of Henry James as wel...
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The Encyclopedia of the Brain and Brain Disorders (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
מאת Carol Turkington
"The Encyclopedia of the Brain and Brain Disorders, Third Edition" is a significant update to the original that now also includes a substantial amount of new material on memory, updated from "The Encyclopedia of Memory and Memory Disorders". More than 800 entries cover all aspects of the brain, from...
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The term "fundamentalism" originated in the United States during the early 20th century when it was applied to a group of Protestant Christians that defended traditional Christian beliefs in the face of modern ideas. Now, religious fundamentalism is associated with a range of political and social ev...
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"The Encyclopedia of Women's Health, Sixth Edition" covers the full range of women's health issues in clear, straightforward language. More than 1,100 A-to-Z entries offer up-to-date information on issues specific to women, as well as material on general health issues such as diet, exercise, and dis...
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The term 'genocide' was coined in 1944, but it has been practiced for centuries. The intent of one people to deliberately wipe out another can be traced back to the ancient world, and it continues today despite efforts from the United Nations and international treaties such as the Convention on the ...
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When a criminal offense includes the element of bias it is regarded as a hate crime. In 1993 the Supreme Court approved penalty enhancement schemes for hate crimes in Wisconsin v. Mitchell. Recognizing these crimes as acts committed against entire communities, 45 U.S. states now impose additional pe...
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From the rise of the first civilizations of North America, continuing through the cataclysm of the Spanish conquest and the explosive revolution of Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa to the intensely contested presidential election of 2006, Mexico has had a vibrant and dynamic history. "A Brief Histor...
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Since the previous edition of this critically acclaimed volume came out, Iraq has experienced a growth in sectarian violence, elections, the establishment of a parliament and constitution, visits from numerous world leaders, criminal proceedings against Saddam Hussein, and the assassination of promi...
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Critical Companion to James Joyce: A Literary Companion to His Life And Works
מאת A. Nicholas Fargnoli
The author of such classics as "Dubliners", "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", "Ulysses", "Finnegans Wake", and more, James Joyce is regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time. Known for his experimental use of language, Joyce endured controversy surrounding much of his work, includ...
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"Science Experiments On File[trademark], Volume 4" is a collection of 60 engaging new science experiments for the classroom, covering the core fields of biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and Earth science, as well as forensic science. The field of science is enjoying more public interest now t...
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Eugene O'Neill is widely considered the greatest American dramatist. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, O'Neill also received four Pulitzer Prizes over the course of his remarkable career. "Critical Companion to Eugene O'Neill" explores the personal, historical, and artistic influences that co...
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The Encyclopedia of the Back and Spine Systems and Disorders (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
מאת Mary Harwell Sayler
Back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and the second most common neurological ailment in the United States. Nearly 31 million Americans are currently suffering from some form of back injury or pain, and within the next five years, approximately one-third of Americans over the ...
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This book offers a fascinating look at the field of forensic chemistry.From the study of explosives and bodily fluids to drug analysis and fingerprints, chemical methods have played a major role in crime investigation in the last few decades. "Forensic Chemistry" examines the many ways these scienti...
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A Critical Companion To Walt Whitman: A Literary Reference To His Life And Work
מאת Charles M. Oliver
"Critical Companion to Walt Whitman" contains entries on every one of Walt Whitman's poems, from the widely recognized "Song of Myself," "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," and "Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking," to his minor works. His major prose works, such as "A Backward Glance O'er T...
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A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection that is passed from one person to another through sexual contact. It is estimated that 15.3 million new cases of STDs take place every year in the U.S., and rates of STDs are particularly high among teenagers and young adults. "Living with Sexuall...
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Some forces, such as the collision that sends a baseball flying away from a bat, are easy to observe; other forces, such as the one that gives a rocket its thrust, are more difficult to perceive. But all objects in motion obey laws, whether the object is a Ferris wheel, a tsunami in the ocean, or a ...
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In labs, clinics, and companies around the world, an amazing revolution in our understanding of life has taken place. This revolution makes the news nearly every day and has dramatically changed the way medicine is practiced, but the headlines often seem mysterious and scary. Today, discoveries are ...
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There are enormous reserves of energy in the winds and the tides and in the temperature difference between the upper and lower regions of the oceans. If the energy produced from wind and water were converted into electrical energy, it would satisfy the electricity demands of the entire world many ti...
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American popular music reflects a rich cultural diversity. From Aaron Copland to Miles Davis to Elvis Presley to Muddy Waters, the United States has produced some of the most influential and beloved musicians and performers of the 20th century. The blues, jazz, and rock and roll - musical genres lov...
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Critical Companion to Toni Morrison: A Literary Reference to Her Life And Work (Critical Companion to)
מאת Carmen Gillespie
Toni Morrison, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993, is perhaps the most important living American author today, and certainly one of the most popular in college and high school courses. Her novels, including "Sula", "Song of Solomon", "Beloved", and "Paradise", have won almost every majo...
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60 brand-new experiments a year - from six core science disciplines! Each fall a new volume in the "Science Experiments On File[trademark]" series will become available, containing 60 entirely new experiments. Each of the five core areas of science - biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental...
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Oceans cover almost 71 percent of the Earth's surface. Travelers on land can find their way by recognizing landmarks and navigating with the help of maps, but there are no landmarks at sea and mariners must find other signposts to guide them. Many centuries ago, navigators learned to steer by the su...
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In the years since the first edition of the award-winning "Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate" was published, research in the atmospheric sciences has been intense and much has happened - making this revised edition an essential one. This new two-volume set has also been restructured - featuring a ...
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This is an update to the landmark guide to foodborne diseases and how to prevent them.It is estimated that more than 100 million foodrelated illnesses are recorded in the United States alone each year, from undercooked fastfood hamburgers to chicken contaminated with salmonella. Today, there are add...
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During the first half of the 20th century, mathematics became an international discipline that led to major advances in science and technology. "Modern Mathematics: 1900 to 1950" provides an eye-opening introduction to those five historic decades by analyzing the advancement of the field through the...
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Marine science began when the first human species walked out of the African savannah and came across a huge body of water. As these humans primarily dominated the landmasses, the question of water travel emerged as humans evolved and started looking for alternate means of exploration. For eons, the ...
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American popular music reflects a rich cultural diversity. From Aaron Copland to Miles Davis to Elvis Presley to Muddy Waters, the United States has produced some of the most influential and beloved musicians and performers of the 20th century. The blues, jazz, and rock and roll - musical genres lov...
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