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On September 27, 2018, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee which was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court; this is the true behind-the-scenes story of that testimony.
On September 27, 2018, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee which was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. She described...
2) The anxious generation: how the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness
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"After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children...
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America's Constitutional Republic is like no other.
Most Americans recognize the names George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, but few can tell you their stories-much less that of James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, or Andrew Jackson. These seven men from the Founding Ear were America's first presidents. They established our republic on the foundation of the Constitution and its liberties.
But who were they? Were they...
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"Gregg Jarrett provides commentary for the documents and speeches that shaped America"--
In this volume, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are brought together with dozens of other historic documents and speeches which shaped the destiny of the United States of America. Also included are the Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, and the Articles of Confederation. Gregg Jarrett introduces and explains how each of these great documents...
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"The Washington Book is the perfect guide to the state of our politics, and then men and women who dominate the terrain. It explores the construction of personal identity, the delusions of leadership, and that mix of subservience and ambition that can define a life in politics. The more we read the stories of Washington, Lozada contends, the clearer our understanding of the competing visions of our country"--
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"An army marches on its stomach-so the classic saying goes. This book brings together excerpts from contemporary manuals for U.S. Army cooks to show how the U.S. Army fed and provisioned its troops in the early 20th century and lift the lid on what daily life must have been like both for those preparing and consuming the rations.
The oldest manual included dates from 1896. At this time, the U.S. Army was involved in the last skirmishes of the Indian...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Philadelphia is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Take a leisurely stroll through Fairmount Park, bar-hop in the Old City and visit Independence Hall; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Philadelphia and make the most of your trip!
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169 pages ; 24 cm.
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"AMERICA IS HEADING TOWARD THE ABYSS! THE RADICAL MIND is both a stark warning and call to arms to protect the country from decline, ruin, and disgrace. It identifies the crisis facing the nation as a crisis of faith -- faith in the Constitution that has shaped our destiny, faith in individual freedom and accountability, faith in the principle of equality before the law. At stake? Nothing less than the American way of life and the liberty and freedoms...
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The Great Depression plunged the United States into years of uncertainty that challenged the whole country. Discover the causes of the depression, how the people of the world were impacted, and what took the nation out of the era? Explore the struggle of the 1930s with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make...
10) The Dust Bowl
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Winds whipped dark clouds of dust across the dry, open croplands of the Great Plains. How did this tragedy begin and what took the country through the worst of this extreme drought in the Dust Bowl? Learn about this trying time with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the...
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Before technology and maps there were boats and explorers. Lewis and Clark led the Corps of Discovery through previously unmapped lands in the west of the United States. With the help of Sacagawea and other Native American communities of the area, they helped further exploration of newly acquired territory. Learn about this exploration with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at...
13) Kid Galahad
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1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
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Feelings aren't part of the game, contends racketeer and fight promoter Nick Donati. Bet the house Nick's feelings of jealousy and rage will knock him flat. Turkey Morgan is a rival promoter, who likes fighters flinging kidney punches and end up swapping close-range bullets. A beauty has a soft spot for the bellhop Nick is grooming for the heavyweight titles.
14) The Civil War
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It was a battle that divided the country in a painful war. But what were the causes and who were the key players of the Civil War? Explore the battle between North and South with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension....
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Being the President of the United States is a very challenging and demanding job. The President is responsible for leading the country and making important decisions that affect the lives of millions of people. The President's role includes serving as the head of state, commander-in-chief of the military, chief diplomat, and chief executive of the federal government.
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Lonely Planet's Eastern USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample New Orleans cuisine, catch a Broadway show, and explore Michigan's Gold Coast; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Eastern USA and begin your journey now!
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The United States Constitution contains the rules of the nation. It says how the government should run. But how did it come to be? Learn about the creation of our nation's systems with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids...
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American colonists were sick of following the rules of a government across the ocean. So, they fought back in the Revolutionary War. Learn about the war that changed history with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension....
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"A groundbreaking study of the journalism startups that are challenging status quos across the country, from an activist video feed in Minneapolis to a watchdog news site in Memphis. A must-read for activists, entrepreneurs, and journalists who want to start local news outlets in their communities"--
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