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Long Hard Road: The Lithium-Ion Battery and the Electric Car provides an inside look at the birth of the lithium-ion battery, from its origins in academic labs around the world to its transition to its new role as the future of automotive power. It chronicles the piece-by-piece development of the battery, from its early years when it was met by indifference from industry to its later emergence in Japan where it served in camcorders, laptops, and cell...
2) Argentina
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Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Argentina. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.
3) Brazil
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Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Brazil.
4) Venezuela
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Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Venezuela. When Spanish explorers arrived on the coast of South America, they found that natives had built their homes on stilts along the the swampy shore of Lake Maracaibo. Because this reminded the Europeans of the city of Venice, they named the region Venezuela (Little Venice). Today, Venezuela is one of the leading oil-producing nations in the world. It has a high...
5) Peru
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Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Peru. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.
6) Uruguay
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Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Uruguay. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.
7) Chile
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Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Chile.
8) Nicaragua
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Nicaragua is the largest Central American country by area, covering more than 50,000 square miles (130,000 sq. km). It is a land of beaches lapped by sparkling seawater, deep forests, long winding rivers, colonial cities, ancient Amerindian temples and cities, and a huge freshwater lake - the only lake in the world with sharks in it! From the 1920s until 1979, Nicaragua was ruled by the corrupt Somoza family, which was supported by the United States....
9) Guatemala
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With more than 15 million residents, Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America. It is bordered to the north by Mexico, and to the east by Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras. In Guatemala the ruins of ancient Mayan temples rise above jungle vegetation, and churches and forts from the Spanish colonial period stand next to modern architecture in cities like Guatemala City, Mixco, and Villa Nueva. From 1960 until 1996, Guatemala was torn...
10) El Salvador
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El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. The country has had many problems since gaining independence from Spain in 1821. Political unrest and coup d'é·tat were common, and a violent civil war that raged from 1980 until 1992 resulted in more than 75,000 deaths and 1 million Salvadorans displaced from their homes. The turmoil in El Salvador is not only political: the country is located in an area known as...
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Central America is the name given to the southern part of the isthmus that separates North America and South America. This position has given it an important strategic role in international affairs. Amerindians once dominated this region, with the Mayan civilization in particular exerting a strong influence. In the 16th century, Europeans arrived in Central America; they conquered the natives and established colonies throughout the region. Today,...
12) Costa Rica
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When Spanish explorers landed on the coast of Central America, they found Amerindian tribes wearing gold jewelry. As a result, the named the region Costa Rica, Spanish for "rich coast." The Spaniards would find Costa Rica to be relatively poor in the resources they desired, particularly gold and silver. However, the country is rich in breathtaking natural beauty, including tall mountains and volcanoes, white beaches, plunging waterfalls, tropical...
13) Panama
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This narrow strip of land - only 30 miles (48 km) wide at its narrowest point, and rarely wider than 75 miles (121 km) at any spot - contains one of the world's great engineering marvels: the Panama Canal, known to the world as "the path between the seas." Fees paid by the ships that pass through the canal make up a large part of Panama's economy. Panama's government has historically been democratic, holding fair elections for leaders, although corruption...
14) Honduras
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Honduras is located in the heart of Central America. It is bordered to the south by Nicaragua and El Salvador, and to the west by Guatemala. Once a center for the Mayan civilization, Honduras was colonized by Spain during the 16th century. Three centuries of colonial rule produced a civilization that blended Spanish and native customs and culture. Since gaining independence from Spain in 1821, Honduras has experienced a great deal of political instability,...
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Love Story: A fascinating story how family friends, who had not seen each other in fourteen years and only four times in forty-five years, began courting via email. In ten days with hearts aglow, she set their wedding day twenty-nine days hence. Every email and phone conversation is a glowing portrait of love. A captivating story of love, in poetic verse.
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Discover the power of iOS 16 with this comprehensive guide designed for both beginners and seniors. Unlock the full potential of your device with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that cover everything from setting up your device to customizing it to your preferences. Whether you're a senior looking to stay connected with your loved ones or a beginner looking to learn how to use your device, this book is the perfect resource for you. With clear...
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"The Easy and Complete Step-By-Step Manual for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra"
Are you new to the technology space or recently switched from an iPhone to the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Have you bought the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and want to know how to easily handle the device?
Then, keep reading because you have finally clicked on the perfect book to solve your problem.
This book is the perfect guide for everyone who is new to the technology...
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When Rebecca O'Reilly's livelihood is taken away from her and her younger sister Cassie is almost beaten to death by an abusive husband, the sisters take charge of their lives and enter the male-dominated world of bounty hunting in order to gain their financial independence. Rebecca, the virgin Madame of a cattle town brothel, has outside forces conspiring to shut down her business and her sister wants to stay alive so they use their brains rather...
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"Do you believe that future thinking machines are likely within our lifetimes?" After reading this book, the emphatic answer is, "Yes. Let's get prepared!" Easy to read, well researched, provocative and written in layman's language by Charles J. Simon, a uniquely qualified nationally-recognized computer software/hardware expert and neural network software pioneer. For those imagining the future directions of computer intelligent technology, this...
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The cost of a college degree has increased by 1,125% since 1978-four times the rate of inflation. Total student debt has surpassed $1.3 trillion. Nearly two thirds of all college students must borrow to study, and the average student graduates with more than $30,000 in debt. Many college graduates under twenty-five years old are unemployed or underemployed. And professors-remember them?-rarely teach undergraduates at many major universities, instead...