Paul Mason
1) Engineering
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They're the masterminds behind the machines we use and the technology we rely on, but what exactly do engineers do? In this volume, readers will discover more about the multitude of things engineers have created, as well as learn how engineering and technology will continue to impact the world in the future. Eye-catching artwork accompanies manageable text, allowing readers to better understand the world of engineering and further their comprehension...
2) The Iraq War
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"Discusses events in Iraq that lead up to the current war in Iraq, beginning with the end of the Persian Gulf War and continuing through the planned withdrawal for all coalition forces from the country"--Provided by publisher.
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Did you know horses and other animals used to be the guiding force behind most vehicles? Cars, trucks, buses, and airplanes as readers know them have evolved heavily throughout each century, and it's likely the future of transportation will use more new machinery to aid humans in their traveling ventures. Text is presented in manageable boxes with eye-catching artwork to help readers as they discover the history, present, and future of transportation....
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The human body is full of amazingly complex systems. Science has helped explain so much about the way our bodies work, but there are still plenty of myths some consider as fact. Are human bones really four times as strong as concrete? How close can someone sit to a TV before damaging his or her eyes? This fun, informative book separates fact from fiction through the use of engaging fact boxes and specific scientific research to debunk some of the...
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Flicking a switch and watching as a light turns on is a modern-day expectation, but there's so much happening between the two actions. Readers uncover the science behind everyday technologies and how power stations work in this volume. Through wonderfully designed illustrations, age-appropriate fact boxes, and references to engage readers after they turn the last page, students will broaden their knowledge of the fascinating technology that powers...
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The awesome tricks and skillful moves of street soccer athletes are taking the urban sports scene by storm. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Blog Spot Read about a week in the life of a professional street soccer player! Five-Minute Interview Get the lowdown from street soccer coach and On the Radar expert Darren Laver. Top Five Check out five of the best street soccer games!
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New Harbinger Publications
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2010
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Do you feel manipulated, controlled, or lied to? Are you the focus of intense, violent, and irrational rages? Do you feel as though you are constantly trying to avoid confrontation?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should remember this: It's not your fault. And you're not alone. In fact, the person you care about may have traits associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD), such as emotion dysregulation, impulsive
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"Stop Walking on Eggshells has already helped more than a million people with friends and family members suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD) understand this difficult disorder, set boundaries, and help their loved ones to stop relying on dangerous behaviors. This fully revised and updated third edition includes the very latest BPD research, extensive new information on narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), comorbidity and the effectiveness...
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"Over the past two centuries or so, capitalism has undergone profound changes--economic cycles that veer from boom to bust--from which it has always emerged transformed and strengthened. Surveying this turbulent history, Paul Mason's Postcapitalism argues that we are on the brink of a change so big and so profound that this time capitalism itself, the immensely complex system within which entire societies function, will mutate into something wholly...
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Did the Ancient Romans eat chips? Who was the first queen to use a toilet? Have a city's streets ever been paved with gold? This book takes a fun look at history by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about history that readers will be sure to find captivating.
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Could a walrus play the saxophone? Could an earwig crawl into your ear? Can cows forecast the weather? This book takes a fun look at animals by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about animals that readers will be sure to find captivating.
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"Dinosaurs have certainly captivated audiences in movies and television shows. It can be hard to imagine such incredible creatures once walked the Earth This fascinating title will reveal to curious readers the range of unique body parts dinosaurs possessed to make them uniquely adapted to their ecosystems. Explanatory text and compelling fact-boxes are enhanced by dynamic spreads featuring vivid photographs and humorous illustrations."--
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Sharks are powerful, super-efficient eating machines. Discover the specialized features and tactics they use to hunt from their upper jaw that unhinges to a vast array of specialized teeth. Brilliant photographs and spellbinding facts tell all about these.
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The sweeping grasslands are a raging battleground! Witness towering Utahraptors threatening a young Iguanacolossus, Allosaurus locked on to giant Brontosaurus, and other titanic fights to the death. No dinosaur can surrender--all want to be predator, not prey.
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"Discover a habitat filled with steaming swamps and crawling with dinosaurs fighting to survive. Spread-by-spread match-ups pit species against one another in scientifically accurate battles, while fact files give report writers all the info they need at a glance" -- Publisher.
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Can you lick your own elbow? Could you pick up a car? Can you sneeze faster than a cheetah? This book takes a fun look at the human body by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about the human body that readers will be sure to find captivating.