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Books with author Joan Allen

  • Careers in Environmental and Energy Technology

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Emphasis on environmental issues has made high-tech careers related to the environment and energy technology among the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at high-tech environmental and energy technology jobs ranging from fuel cell engineers to environmental analysts to renewable energy project developers.
  • What Is the Future of Artificial Intelligence?

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Examines artificial intelligence, detailing its history, the current state of the technology, and future uses.
  • Election Manipulation: Is America's Voting System Secure?

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2020)
    "In a democracy that prides itself on free and fair elections, it is vital that American citizens not lose faith in the integrity of the election. Experts say federal and state governments must approach the threat of election interference with more urgency. Better communication is needed to warn campaigns and election officials when hacking is detected. Social media companies must take steps to eliminate fake news and deceptive ads. More money must be spent to shore up the nation's voting system"--
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  • Anime and Manga

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    The historical love of graphic art in Japan continues today with animation and comics that are endlessly imaginative and have achieved worldwide popularity. This book examines the twin art forms of anime and manga, including the pioneers, the innovators, the creative techniques, and the most popular genres.
  • The Russian Federation: Then and Now

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Examines the nation of Russia, how it has evolved since its days as the center of the Soviet Union, and its future in the wake of Soviet dissolution.
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  • Cause & Effect: World War II

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)
    World War II resulted in the defeat of the Axis powers and left the United States and the Soviet Union as antagonists in the developing Cold War. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes this title begins with A Brief History of World War II and then examines these questions: How Did the Treaty of Versailles Contribute to Hitlers Rise? How did the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor Influence the Wars Outcome? How Did the Nazi Invasion of the Soviet Union Change the Course of the War? How Did the End of World War II Contribute to the Start of the Cold War?
  • The Trump Presidency

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2020)
    "From the beginning Trump's presidency has been marked by combativeness and chaos. Despite the turmoil and missteps, President Trump has also presided over solid accomplishments. With his boasts, taunts, and impulsive behavior, Trump will always be a divisive president"--
  • Cause & Effect: The Cold War

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Offers a brief history of the Cold War and discusses the McCarthy hearings, the Cuban missile crisis, and the American military buildup of the 1980s.
  • Child Soldiers

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Looks at the plight of child soldiers that have been lured--or forced--into fighting in armies around the world.
  • The Dangers of Heroin

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    One of the deadliest street drugs in existence, heroin afflicts users at every level of society. The Dangers of Heroin discusses the scope of the problem; effects of use/abuse; addiction; treatment and recovery; and prevention.
  • Improving Virtual Reality

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Examines the world of virtual reality and computer simulation, covering their history, current status, challenges to their usefulness, and the innovative ways scientists are working to make them more effective.
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  • Tornadoes

    Jean Allen

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes how and why tornadoes happen, the damage this natural disaster can cause, and some of the most destructive tornadoes of the past.
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