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Pivotal Presidents: Profiles in Leadership

Throughout American history, a wide range of personalities has held the office of U.S. president, many of whom have defined their time. Despite their differences, each of the leaders profiled here is remembered for his precedent-setting accomplishments and defining leadership. These absorbing volumes tell the story of a nation through the lives of its most influential presidents and highlight the resounding impact they have had on the American and world stages.

Place Hacking: Venturing Off Limits

Leaping from the Eiffel Tower in a wingsuit. Scaling Shanghai Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings. Camping on the roof of Philadelphia's abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary. These scenarios are real examples of the recreational activity of place hacking: climbing, wading, jumping, or even ironing your way into prohibited or obscure spaces. Why do people do it? Is it the exhilaration of trespassing? Is it discovering a new perspective? Is it roving through your surroundings in an unpred

Place In History, A

This series is a look at the most famous and iconic sites from the last and the new century, exploring each one and the part it played in modern history. These places all serve as “jumping off points” for wider discussions about war, globalism and other key topics in modern history.

Planet Under Siege: Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most controversial and challenging issues presently facing humanity. Earth's climate is changing more quickly than scientists originally anticipated, and that is already having negative effects on crucial aspects of life, including sea levels, the biodiversity and survival of countless animal species, and the integrity of the human food supply.

Plants vs. Meats: The Health, History, and Ethics of What We Eat

In addition to health concerns, people make food choices for ethical and religious reasons. Some ancient religions asserted that killing animals was wrong, a belief that persists among modern vegetarians and vegans. Some twenty-first-century consumers shun meat from factory farms-where animals are crowded into stalls and fattened up with antibiotics and hormones. An increasing number of people seek out foods grown locally, especially those raised without chemical pesticides, using agricultural m

Poetry Basics

Poetry need not be complicated. In fact, some of the most time-honoured forms of this creative writing style are intended largely for children. Poerty Basics combines colourful illustrations with accessible example poems and fundamental analysis to introduce readers to the simplicity of haiku, humour of limericks, "music" of nusery rhymes, and imaginative forms of concrete poetry.

Poetry Basics  

Poetry need not be complicated. In fact, some of the most time-honored forms of this creative writing style are intended largely for children. This series combines colourful illustrations with accessible example poems and fundamental analysis to introduce readers to the simplicity of haiku, humour of limericks, “music” of nursery rhymes, and imaginative forms of concrete poetry. Each book concludes with “Think Like a Poet” exercises to encourage hands-on experimentation.

Policing and Race: The Debate Over Excessive Use of Force

How and when police use force, and what constitutes excessive force, is central to the debate over policing and race. This book examines use-of-force policies and training, militarization of police, the role of body cameras and video, officer accountability, and the future of policing.

Politics Today

This series profiles specific ideologies by outlining the history and basic principles of each movement and examining its philosophical positions on government, economics, and society. Emphasis will be placed on historical context, trends, and changes over time, as well as contemporary examples and demographic breakdowns. This exciting series helps readers learn about different political ideas and promotes critical assessment of politics and current events, encouraging understanding and respect

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