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For more than a 1,000 years, the Earth was at the centre of the universe, according to established scientific thinking and teachings of the Catholic Church. Defiance of Church doctrine could mean death, so no one dared dispute this long-accepted idea. In the 1500s & 1600s, men like Nicolaus Copernicus, Johanned Kepler, Galileo Glilei, and Isaac Newton began to ask questions. What if Earth actually orbited the sun, instead of the other way around? What if the universe was much bigger than anyone
To save her kidnapped best friend and crush, Zadie must complete an enchanted deadly labyrinth riddled with illusions. Her only hope of survival depends on forming an alliance with the only person who knows the safe path through-a murderous boy she can't trust.
International borders are fluid. Economics, culture, geography, and conflict are the forces that have combined to carve out new boundaries throughout history. This compelling series outlines how these forces have influenced the look of our current maps, and the cause and effect of changes over time. Multiple maps illustrate these changing boundaries and the natural resources that are often central to conflict and defining borders.
How should society deal with drug crimes? Many people support tough-on-crime laws and harsh sentencing guidelines to effectively punish offenders and deter crime; yet others are not so sure. An increasing number of people believe that rehabilitating offenders with drug addiction and other issues is a more humane and effective way to deal with drug crimes and make communities safer for all.
People around the world watched the devastating viral video in which George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many joined protests and marches to stand against police brutality, and people were left with unanswered questions: When can an officer use deadly force? How did law enforcement get here? What does the future of public safety look like? Dr. Artika R. Tyner explores the role of police and the history of law enforcement, community values regarding public safety, and s
Teens have been experiencing anxiety and depression at surging rates. The situation is so dire that in December 2021 the US Surgeon General sounded the alarm about teens’ deteriorating mental health. Through personal accounts and comments from experts, this book explores how to recognize anxiety and how to stay grounded, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and heal anxiety.
From ancient pit toilets to high-tech solar inventions that recycle and reuse human waste, Remaking the John tells the fascinating story of the toilet and its many incarnations over the centuries and across cultures.
There he met Tomah Joseph, a Passamaquoddy elder and former chief who made his living as a guide, birchbark canoe builder, and basket maker. The beautifully decorated birchbark canoe that Tomah Joseph made for Franklin remains at Campobello, a tangible reminder of this special friendship. Builds appreciation for history and Native American culture. Includes additional biographical material about Tomah Joseph and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
During the pandemic remote work soared, forcing companies and employees to rethink the entire concept of work: where it can be done, how it can be done, when it can be done, and by whom it can be done. Remote work has proven to be popular and productive, but it can also be lonely and harmful to mental health. Yet dramatic changes brought about by remote work are expected to continue, profoundly impacting careers, families, and communities for decades to come.