Robert Green
1) Pandemics
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What is a pandemic? What diseases are likely to cause a pandemic? How can the spread of a disease be stopped? Find out about how a disease reaches pandemic proportions and start thinking about what people can do to stop the spread of deadly diseases.
2) Coal
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This title provides information on Coal as a source of energy. It highlights the positives and negatives of coal and discusses clean coal technology.
3) Productivity Plan How to Improve Your Time Management at Work - Stop Procrastinating and Learn Ho
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Do you feel like time is never enough? Do you find yourself often working overtime but still being unable to complete your daily tasks? Do you feel overwhelmed by the chaos of your life?We live in a workaholic world where everyone of us is pushed to the limit, everyone is required to always do more, and more is never enough. If you focus on mere amount of work instead of its effectiveness, you are creating with your own hands the stressful and self-destructive...
4) Immigration
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Is immigration a basic human right? Does each country have the right to decide who can enter its borders? What is an illegal immigrant? Start learning about immigration and begin looking at the many different sides of this social issue.
5) Terrorism
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What is terrorism? Why do people commit acts of terrorism? What can be done to stop terrorists? Find out more about why people commit acts of violence against innocent people and start forming your own opinions about what should be done to address this worldwide threat.
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IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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A biography of the South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. Packed with vintage photographs that bring...
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The Bible contains many stories of what might be called 'bit players'; those who appear briefly, sometimes only for a few verses, and are not central to the narrative, but who still play a significant role. These old stories feature and were written by people with whom we share a common humanity and whose encounters with God have much to teach us. In their stories we see something of our own stories and, if we listen aright, we can hear the divine...
9) Cars
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You may have traveled thousands of miles in your family's car. Did you know that some parts of that car might have traveled halfway around the world before the car ended up in your family's garage? Look inside to find out more about how cars are manufactured by companies in many different countries.
10) Pollution
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What causes pollution? How does pollution affect the environment? Why should we care about pollution? Read this book to find out more about the social, environmental, and economic issues related to pollution and what you can do about it.
11) MP3 Players
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Walk down the street of just about any city in the world and you will see someone listening to music on an MP3 player. This book will introduce readers to the history behind the development of MP3 Players and take them on a journey to companies around the world where they are manufactured.
12) Bicycles
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It may be hard to believe in a world full of automobiles, but bicycles are still a favorite means of transportation for many people around the world. This book introduces readers to the history of bicycles and the economics of manufacturing them.
13) Poverty
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How do you measure poverty? What are the effects of poverty? What can we do to prevent poverty? Learn about poverty and its many faces around the world and to start thinking about what you can do about this global social problem.
15) Overpopulation
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How many people is too many? What happens when too many people are crowded into too little space? What can be done to control the world's population? Read this book to learn more about overpopulation and start thinking about what can and should be done to address this important issue.
16) Skateboards
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Skateboards are not just popular in America, they are popular in England, China, and Japan as well. This book will help readers understand how raw materials are made into skateboards in factories from California to China.
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Serving in the Army is an experience all of its own as Walt was soon to learn. His assignment of working in a stockade resulted in friendships that carried over into civilian life. After their discharge, four friends joined together to operate Discrete Inquiries, a private investigation agency.
They soon became embroiled in a case involving a young girl, her family and the hoodlums who preyed upon her. The unfeeling judge, an unfair assistant DA...
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The Payne family was share croppers in Kentucky, and just couldn't get ahead. They decided to pack up their meager belongings, move to Texas, and build themselves a ranch.
As they expected, travel was hard. A few days into their journey, thugs attempted to rob them and run off with the women. Father and son killed the outlaws in a gunfight, and the family's possessions increased when they inherited the dead men's clothes, weapons, horses, saddles...
19) Discrete Justice
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Those of us who have gone through the rigors of a court trial seeking justice often wish there was another way. Willard A. WickhamIII and his staff at Discrete Inquiries sometimes look for a shortcut. They know the law and make every effort to work within the constraints it requiries. On occasions, it's just too much. As private investigators, they may be all alone trying to protect their client or just some helpless person. When they run into Muslim...
20) Flame
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A Western woman, Flame, loved living in the Hollows, an area in southwest Texas, until her new husband, Kent, was killed by a Longhorn. As expected she fell into despair, and felt that a change was needed…travel. There was so much of the West to be seen. Flame headed for places known for their unique scenery, along with a woman friend from the Hollows. She came across women being mistreated and abused, and couldn't help getting involved; often proving...