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"Osceloa-born Billy Powell-was the son of an English trader and a Creek woman. Although not Seminole by birth, he was adopted into their tribe as a child when he and his mother moved to Florida to escape the fighting of the Creek Wars. As an adult, Osceola (his Seminole name) fought to help his people keep control of their ancestral homeland. Vivid photographs augment the age-appropriate text to bring the story of this Native American hero to life...
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"All stars have a finite life expectancy-even our own sun. Fortunately, many stars survive for billions of years. Our sun has existed for more than 4 billion years and has not yet reached the next phase of its life cycle. While it is inevitable that the sun will burn out, it will not be within the lifetime of anyone alive today. Through accessible main text, enhanced with vivid full-color photographs and informative graphic organizers, explores the...
3) India
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"Archaeological excavations have uncovered cities in northwestern India that are more than 8,000 years, making it the site of the oldest known civilization on the planet. Over this time period, empires have risen and fallen, and while the culture is not exactly the same today as it was in centuries past, some elements have survived. Today, India is a vibrant, bustling nation with a rich culture. Food, holidays, and ways of life here are unique and...
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"In the United States, the rights of people under the age of 18 are a hotly debated and frequently misunderstood topic. Certain rights are protected for students by the U.S. Constitution, but many people-adults and teens alike-are unsure of what those rights are. Some people even believe student rights do not exist. Up-to-date statistics, engaging sidebars, and informative charts supplement this illuminating text, explaining exactly what rights students...
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Gangs have both worried and fascinated Americans for many years, but gangs are not a uniquely American problem; they can be found all over the world, from Sweden to Japan. Most of what people learn about gangs through movies and television does not reflect the reality researchers have discovered through firsthand studies of gang life. The detailed main text, informative charts, annotated quotes from experts, and full-color photographs explore this...
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"Throughout the world, millions of people face food insecurity every day. Although the United States is a prosperous country, it is not immune to this problem. Concerns about where their next meal is coming from plague hundreds of thousands of Americans. Understanding what food insecurity means is the first step toward solving it . . . text and . . . fact boxes give readers a better understanding of the facts surrounding this often complex issue....
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"In the 21st century, having a website has become a sign of legitimacy. Businesses, job seekers, entertainers, and more all have websites that tell people who they are and what they do. Websites have transformed from a novelty in the 1990s to a requirement today. Learning how to make a website is an essential skill that will have great benefits for students as they forge their careers. Through engaging sidebars and eye-catching graphic organizers,...
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"When YouTube was first launched in 2005, the site immediately started attracting visitors. Two years later, it created a program that allowed people to get paid for their content. Today, many people have made YouTube their full-time career. However, even people who do not intend to become professional vloggers can benefit from having a YouTube channel. Through in-depth sidebars and full-color photographs, readers learn the basics of creating and...
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"Throughout history, armies have used various kinds of germs to cripple their enemies. International treaties currently outlaw the use of biological weapons, but this does not necessarily mean that none are being developed. Through informative text, augmented by detailed infographics and sidebars, readers learn about the history of biological warfare and ways it can be avoided in the future. Annotated quotes from experts on this topic and discussion...
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Debate has long raged over whether graffiti can be considered an art form. Its illegal nature has caused many people to denounce it, while others contend that a work does not have to be legal to be art. The heart of the question is, what defines art? Informative text discusses competing views on the issue, presenting all sides of the debate to help readers form their own opinions. Engaging sidebars spotlight graffiti artists such as the famous Banksy,...
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In many places in the United States and around the world, doing everyday activities is difficult for disabled people. Things able-bodied people take for granted-including entering a building via a staircase, crossing the street safely, and grocery shopping-can be difficult or impossible for disabled people when the proper accommodations are not in place. However, such accommodations were almost unheard of prior to the 1960s. Through accessible main...
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Most people agree that student-athletes work hard at their sports and their studies, but opinions differ about whether they should be paid. Is playing a sport just like any other job, or is it an extracurricular activity? Do athletes deserve monetary compensation for putting their bodies on the line, or is a scholarship reward enough? These and other issues are explored through alternating viewpoints and fact boxes. A list of resources gives readers...
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Social media has become an integral part of life in the 21st century. Nearly every young adult has one or more social media accounts, making it imperative that they learn the best ways to protect themselves and their private information. It is equally important to highlight the good that young adults can do with social media. Readers take an in-depth look this topic with the help of sidebars, full-color photographs, and discussion questions that encourage...
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Buscaba venganza, pero encontró amor a primer despecho.
Enamorarse es la máxima venganza en esta comedia romántica deliciosa y desenfadada sobre una diseñadora de interiores que se une a un enigmático arquitecto de su empresa para vengarse de su ex de la única forma que conoce: construyendo una casa de despecho al lado.
Dicen que vivir bien es la mejor venganza. Pero a veces, repartir la miseria parece mucho más satisfactorio. Esa es la justificación...
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How do you ask forgiveness for the unforgivable? When Annie Wolff's ex-husband dies unexpectedly, she breaks her self-imposed exile and returns home to Snohomish, Washington. Annie hasn't seen her children, Grace and Connor, in eight years, and now, her in-laws are making a bid to adopt them. She only hopes the depression that once sent her running will remain in check. Annie is quickly drawn back into the lives of her now-teenage kids, under the...
17) A Life in Bloom
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High school teacher Kristin Caine has a black belt in settling for less and a dying mother who doesn't mince words when it comes to voicing how disappointed this makes her. But when Kristin's status quo is rocked by an unexpected pregnancy and the consequent breakup with her less-than-enthusiastic boyfriend, things change. Suddenly, agreeing to help her overbearing mother complete a bucket list before the big C wins seems not the worst thing in the...
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Scientists have long warned people of the dangers of climate change, so why do some people insist it is not a problem? What can be done to reverse the effects of this dangerous trend? This volume answers these questions and more, highlighting important points with engaging sidebars, full-color photographs, detailed graphs, and annotated quotes by experts. Readers learn how our world is being affected and how they can play a role in minimizing the...
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"The myth of the Minotaur is one of the oldest stories in history. It comes from the Greek island of Crete, where Minoan civilization flourished between 3000 and 1100 BCE. The labyrinth in which the monster was imprisoned is also the first mention of a maze in the historical record. Through the age-appropriate main text, augmented by engaging fact boxes and full-color photographs, readers learn about the fascinating history of ancient Greece. A glossary...