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How Stimulus Plans Work
Corona Brezina
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2010)Introduces stimulus plans, including why they are needed, how they are created and implemented, and how they have helped the U.S. economy in the past.
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America's Recession: The Effects of the Economic Downturn
Corona Brezina
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 15, 2011)Discusses the recession in the United States in 2008-2009, including the causes of the financial crisis, how it affected the global economy, and how another devastating recession can be prevented.
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Arizona: Past and Present
Corona Brezina
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 15, 2010)Arizona has an incredibly rich history, including wild days of the Old West. This book chronicles ArizonaÂ’s past up to present day, with an interesting exploration of the state's geography, trade, and peoples.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When a Friend Dies
Corona Brezina
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2007)Answers questions teens may have about grief and bereavement, describing the stages of grief and myths associated with the emotion, ways of coping, and methods of dealing with someone else who is grieving.
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How the Group of 20 Works: Cooperation Among the World's Major Economic Powers
Corona Brezina
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, July 1, 2012)Discusses the G20's history, mission, and responsibilities, and discusses some of the results of the organization's summits.
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Public Security in an Age of Terrorism
Corona Brezina
Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2009)Discusses the legal and practical measures taken in the United States and other nations to minimize and combat the threat of terrorism, including security at airports, public events, and mass transportation.
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Arizona: Past and Present
Corona Brezina
Paperback (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2010)Arizona has an incredibly rich history, including wild days of the Old West. This book chronicles Arizonas past up to present day, with an interesting exploration of the state's geography, trade, and peoples.
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New Mexico: Past and Present
Corona Brezina
Library Binding (Rosen Central, Aug. 15, 2010)Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, industries, and key figures of New Mexico.
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A Primary Source Investigation of the Industrial Revolution
Xina M Uhl, Corona Brezina
Paperback (Rosen Central, Jan. 15, 2019)"This collection of primary source documents covers the exodus of rural dwellers for the cramped, smoke-filled, but affluent cities of the late 19th century due to an increasing number of factory jobs. Such jobs came about because of a radical shift in technology and society called the Industrial Revolution. From steam power to electrical grids, innovations transformed the United States into a country that would later dominate the world in business, culture, and invention"--
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A Primary Source Investigation of the Industrial Revolution
Xina M Uhl, Corona Brezina
Library Binding (Rosen Central, Jan. 15, 2019)"This collection of primary source documents covers the exodus of rural dwellers for the cramped, smoke-filled, but affluent cities of the late 19th century due to an increasing number of factory jobs. Such jobs came about because of a radical shift in technology and society called the Industrial Revolution. From steam power to electrical grids, innovations transformed the United States into a country that would later dominate the world in business, culture, and invention"--
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Dictatorship
Xina M. Uhl, Corona Brezina
Library Binding (Rosen Central, July 15, 2019)Since the days of Caesar in Ancient Rome, dictators have taken power, usually at times of national crisis. When that crisis has passed, they seldom give up their rule easily. While some leaders win their people's hearts with charisma, others rely on censorship, secret police, and brutal repression. This insightful guide traces regimes including Napoleon, Utopian regimes in the Middle Ages, mid-twentieth-century dictators such as Adolf Hitler, and more recent rulers in the Americas. With period photographs, posters, speeches, and more, this volume makes an essential addition to any educational collection.
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Artificial Intelligence and You
Corona Brezina
Paperback (Rosen Young Adult, July 15, 2019)Most people associate artificial intelligence with IBM's Deep Blue playing chess against a world champion or Watson winning a Jeopardy competition, but AI is becoming a part of everyday life. This volume explores the applications of cutting-edge AI technology, incorporating examples particularly relevant to teens. It is used in facial recognition software in social media platforms, digital assistants on mobile devices, and fraud detection related to financial transactions. Autonomous vehicles and smart power grids are in development. The potential drawbacks of artificial intelligence, such as loss of jobs, privacy concerns, and bias in algorithms are also examined.
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