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Books with author Andrew A. Kling

  • The Age of Exploration

    Andrew A. Kling

    eBook (Lucent Books Inc, Jan. 14, 2013)
    Books in the World History series examine the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with insight into the past and its many legacies.; This title in Lucent’s World History series tells the story of the Age of Exploration, beginning with the efforts of Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal in the 15th century, covering major discoveries and expeditions through to the late 17th century. The title discusses the contributions of Gil Eannes in navigating the west coast of Africa; Bartolomeu Dias sailing around the southern cape of Africa; Christopher Columbus reaching the Bahamas Islands, Cuba and Hispaniola, Vasco da Gama rounding Africa and reaches the Indian port of Calicut; Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés defeating the Aztec empire in Mexico; Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Francis Drake circumnavigating the Earth; Jaques Cartier and Henry Hudson’s explorations of North America, and much more. Includes a timeline, maps, quotations from primary source materials, and a thorough subject index.; Vivid writing, full-color photographs and extensive use of fully cited primary and secondary source quotations provide a sense of immediacy. Sidebars, visual time lines, indexes, and annotated bibliographies, which appear in every volume, offer a wealth of additional information as well as provide launching points for further discussion and study.
  • The Red Scare

    Andrew A. Kling

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Dec. 15, 2011)
    Books in the World History series examine the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with insight into the past and its many legacies.; ; Vivid writing, full-color photographs and extensive use of fully cited primary and secondary source quotations provide a sense of immediacy. Sidebars, visual time lines, indexes, and annotated bibliographies, which appear in every volume, offer a wealth o
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  • Surveillance

    Andrew A. Kling

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Dec. 15, 2007)
    Describes how evidence taken from electronic surveillance systems can be used to solve such crimes as robbery, kidnapping, and murder, and discusses the different kinds of systems that can be used.
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  • The Age of Exploration

    Andrew A. Kling

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 14, 2013)
    Books in the World History series examine the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with insight into the past and its many legacies.; This title in Lucent's World History series tells the story of the Age of Exploration, beginning with the efforts of Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal in the 15th century, covering major discoveries and expeditions through to the late 17th century. ; Vivid writing, full-color photographs and extensive use of fully cited primary and secondary source quotations provide a sense of immediacy. Sidebars, visual time lines, indexes, and annotated bibliographies, which appear in every volume, offer a wealth o
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  • The British Monarchy

    Andrew A. Kling

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 23, 2012)
    Books in the World History series examine the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with insight into the past and its many legacies.; The ability to change lives and fortunes is a hallmark of the long history of the British monarchy. The lure of its power and prestige was the focus of generations of backroom and bedroom politics and international intrigue. Its history includes wars betw; Vivid writing, full-color photographs and extensive use of fully cited primary and secondary source quotations provide a sense of immediacy. Sidebars, visual time lines, indexes, and annotated bibliographies, which appear in every volume, offer a wealth o
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  • Natural Disasters - Tsunamis

    Andrew A. Kling

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Dec. 13, 2002)
    Tsunamis -- giant waves of water generated by earthquakes, landslides or volcanoes -- can cross an ocean as fast as a jet, strike any coast in the world, and leave behind incredible devastation. They have existed since before recorded history began, but only now are scientists deciphering their origins and behaviors.
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  • Cloud Computing

    Andrew A. Kling

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, June 6, 2014)
    This series demonstrates how certain technologies have evolved, transforming life at home, work and school; each volume focuses on a particular invention or device, enabling readers to learn about the device's development, how it works, and its impact.; This new title in the Technology 360 series talks about the evolution of Cloud Computing. The book describes the components of the cloud, how the cloud works, and how to evaluate a cloud service.; Full-color photographs, intriguing illustrations, visual timelines, and fascinating sidebars and fact boxes complement the text and hold reader interest, while ancillary materials such as bibliographies and a subject index help users target their research
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  • Life on a New World Voyage

    Andrew A. Kling

    Hardcover (Lucent, Sept. 3, 2004)
    Chronicles what life at sea was like during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries for ships' crew and free and slave passengers on voyages from Europe to the English colonies, and includes quotes from participants and period illustrations.
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  • Cell Phones

    Andrew A. Kling

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Oct. 16, 2009)
    This series demonstrates how technology has evolved, transforming life at work, home and school; each volume focuses on a particular invention or device and through careful explanation and analysis, users learn about the device's development, how it works, its impact on society and likely future uses.
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  • Ballistics

    Andrew A. Kling

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Dec. 12, 2008)
    Examines the fascinating world of the criminal investigator and other professionals who are on the frontline of solving notorious crimes with the help of technological advances in the field.
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  • Web 2.0

    Andrew A. Kling

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Dec. 17, 2010)
    Examines the development and amazing growth of online social networking. Briefly explains the basic technology, and examines how it has affected politics, activism, charity, business, advertising, and science. Explores the emerging problems of identity theft, privacy issues, sexual predators, cyber-bullying, and fraud; and provides an overview of future trends and related technological advancements.
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  • Rhode Island

    Andrew A. Kling

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Nov. 1, 2001)
    Discusses how Rhode Island became part of the thirteen colonies, highlights the experiences of the settlers of the area, and summarizes details about the colonial lifestyle during the Revolution.
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