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El rescate de 33 mineros atrapados bajo el nivel del suelo en el desierto chileno por 69 dias en el 2010 reunio al mundo en oracion. Esto es un testimonio a la fe, la creencia y la persistencia de los mineros, las tripulaciones de rescate y el poder de Dios para llevar a cada hombre de nuevo al nivel del suelo. La parte extra de este libro detalla un rescate milagroso similar en la Mina Quecreek en Somerset, PA en julio del 2002. Este tiempo de 18...
42) Liver Cancer
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Liver cancer is a cancer arising from the liver or a cancer that has spread to the liver, having originated in other organs (such as the colon, stomach, pancreas, breast, and lung). Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world. Even when treatments fail to provide much improvement in the liver cancer itself, pain and other signs and symptoms caused by liver cancer can be aggressively treated to improve quality of life. Liver cancer is...
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Buildings are not often thought of as works of art, but the process of designing them can become an art form. Architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Zaha Hadid have been internationally recognized for their innovative designs. Through engaging text and full-color photographs, readers learn about the artistic challenges these and other architects face as they attempt to blend form and function in new and exciting ways. Readers are sure to love this...
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In many parts of the world, people can not only smell the air around them, but also see it and even feel it. Air is so thick with pollutants in certain areas that astronauts in space have seen and photographed it without magnification. Smoke does not simply disappear; it lingers in the atmosphere until natural processes eliminate it. One method of natural process is that trees and other plants are structured so that they absorb pollutants. The bad...
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A digital entrepreneur not only needs to create a product of value to users, but also needs to learn to promote, sell, and stand behind the product. This book explores the role of digital marketing and getting one's product noticed in a competitive market. Digital marketing is the process of using search engines, social media, and mobile devices as part of a strategy to attract and retain customers. This book presents a variety of digital marketing...
46) Trust: Fear Not
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Do you know that trust is a state of mind and a source of peace to a human soul and spirit? Do you know that successful relationships (personal and professional) are built upon trust? Unfortunately, studies show that breakups and fading of the joy of relationships are rising rapidly.
Taking care of your own is not only good but also because they will take care of you. Damaged self-esteem and struggles to make life meaningful are a result of the absence...
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Networking online is here to stay. It's one of the quickest ways to connect with others who wish to be found. Just as with every form of communication, online social networking has its own rules and etiquette. This book informs readers on the ways to use networking sites properly and to their advantage, and how to avoid making common mistakes.
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For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a...
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Information technology professionals are in high demand in today's job market, and there are no signs of that demand abating. Much of the focus in IT is on software developers and security specialists, but a need also exists for technical quality assurance engineers. These professionals devise and run the tests that check programs and digital infrastructure for problems and flaws. This title provides teens with an in-depth look at the ins and outs...
50) Illegal Drugs
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In 2015, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that more than 1 million American youths between the ages of 12 and 17 had a dependence on illicit drugs or alcohol. It is a part of their lives, unfortunately. This essential volume helps readers to use critical thinking to create informed opinions on where they stand on the issue of illegal drugs. Chapters present the impact of drug use, American attitudes toward it, and whether the flow...
51) Mr. Book
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The story of Mr. Book will transport you to the small world of Mr. Book and his two cats-all living in a tiny house surrounded by books, books of all kinds. One day, a knock on his door will lead him to change his life forever and open his mind up to the world that is outside his front door and down the road and off in the distance and with a mission-to give joy and happiness to others and to share his love of books with hundreds of kids. And still...
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The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was a horrific event that stunned the world and left Americans deeply shaken. There are many conspiracy theories surrounding this crime and its aftermath, but readers will discover the facts as they take a closer look at the shooting and the events that followed with the help of fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and primary source photographs. Essential historical information is presented in an engaging...
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Thanks to the pervasive use of computers, cell phones, and various hand-held devices, information technology is a hot career field. Packed with pertinent information on the benefits of vocational training, this handy guide reveals how readers can become IT professionals. Included are tips for career preparation while in high school and vo-tech and certification resources. Real-world examples, derived from interviews with workers in the field, provide...
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Computers can be powerful tools for creating positive change, but in the wrong hands, they can also be destructive weapons. Cybercrime is a growing field of criminal activity, and it is important for readers to know as much as possible about it to avoid becoming a victim. Readers learn valuable information through detailed main text, fact boxes, and helpful sidebars. They also discover what they can do now to prepare for an exciting career investigating...
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Alternate Reality Games (ARGs) are computer- and Internet-based "games" (sometimes they're not games at all in a traditional competitive sense) that create virtual environments and self-contained, fully elaborated worlds. The games usually feature an interactive, real-time narrative that involves multiple participants directly with characters, and the action unfolds as a result of participants' responses to challenges and puzzles. Participants often...
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Covering one of the foundational social media platforms, this title guides readers through concrete exercises to educate them on the limits and possibilities of sharing. Focusing on tools to build skills, it covers creating multimedia content, devising, and strategizing for a marketable brand presence as an individual or on behalf of a business or organization. These twenty activities provide a step-by-step pathway to social media literacy and consider...
58) Allies for Justice: How Louis Redding and Collins Seitz Changed the Complexion of America's Schools
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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.
Almost two centuries after the Declaration of Independence affirmed that all men are created equal, the laws of the land - especially those governing America's school system - still implied the opposite.
Many people are familiar with Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, but few people are aware that Brown was actually made up of five separate cases, including a crucial...
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Most organizations, businesses, and schools, and even many individuals, have their own websites. Building a website draws on a number of different skills, and thus can be a valuable learning experience for students. This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of planning, designing, building, and launching their own websites. It simplifies complex concepts and encourages website creation and experimentation. It updates an earlier website-building...
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This rich compendium examines revolutionary advances in mathematics, physics, science, chemistry, biology and medicine by revealing the lives of the people responsible for them. Just as each generation of new scientific pioneers stands upon the shoulders of the giants who came before them, these biographies build upon each other and tell a collective tale of the development of breakthroughs like the X-ray, radio waves, the Big Bang Theory, and evolution....
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