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Books with author Joy Allen

  • What Is the Future of Nanotechnology?

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Examines nanotechnology, detailing its history, the current state of the technology, and future uses.
  • What Are the Dangers of Online Scams?

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2020)
    "As more people conduct business and social activity on the internet, the opportunities for online scams have exploded. The growth of online scams has led to an industry dedicated to stopping them"--
  • Holocaust Survivors

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Describes the experiences of many Jews and other persecuted people following the end of World War II, discussing the impact of the Holocaust, their attempts to return home and find family members, their struggles for justice, and documenting the crimes against them.
  • How Harmful Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

    John Allen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Looks at the issue of performance-enhancing drugs, discussing their use in sports, their legality, and how they can be discovered via tests.
  • 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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  • Those Who Hold the Threads

    Joyce Allen

    Paperback (Wolf's Pond Press, May 26, 2016)
    As she turns fourteen, Jane Smith learns what has been kept from her all her life: she is not the ordinary American girl she believed she was, but is something more ancient and much more strange. And when she meets the boy who calls himself Adam Night, she also knows that she--and possibly all human life--face deadly risk."
  • 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"--