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Strategic Defense Systems of the Future
Phillip Margulies
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2005)Describes the history of the ballistic missile defense programs of the United States and the Soviet Union, the development of the Strategic Defense Initiative, and the principles behind these systems.
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Science on the Edge - Artificial Intelligence
Phillip Margulies
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Dec. 5, 2003)"Thinking" machines go back as far as Pascal in the 1600s, but today's machines--computers--have reached levels of sophistication that few could have imagined just decades ago. Now, scientists are perfecting computers that can "learn" from their experiences, can create their own programs, and--perhaps--even one day "feel" emotions the way humans do. Even if we can create a computer that acts like a human, do we really want to? Will we ultimately replace ourselves with machines we create?
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Creutzfeldt-jakob Disease
Phillip Margulies
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2003)Traces the history, current issues, and future of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare genetic disorder that effects the brain and is part of the same group of illnesses as "mad cow disease."
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The Writ of Habeas Corpus: The Right To Have Your Day In Court
Phillip Margulies
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2005)Describes the history behind the development of habeas corpus and explains how it is used today.
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The Roaring 20's
Phillip Margulies
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 20, 2004)Examines key trends and events during the 1920s that affected the course of political and social history in the United States.
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Turning Points in World History - The Creation of Israel
Phillip Margulies
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, May 13, 2005)Israel's creation in 1948 was the fulfillment of an ancient dream for the persecuted Jewish people, the culmination of 75 years of Zionist diplomacy and settlement, and a disaster for 700,000 Palestinian refugees. This anthology examines the forces that led to the creation of Israel and the unresolved issues that continue to rivet the world's attention to this small strip of land on the Mediterranean Sea.
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Everything You Need to Know About Rheumatic Fever
Phillip Margulies
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Feb. 1, 2004)Presents an overview of rheumatic fever that includes the history of the disease, new developments in combating it, and new ways to prevent its spread.
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The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism
Philip Margulies
Hardcover (Greenhaven, Sept. 26, 2005)Documents the rise of fundamentalism out of Islam's encounters with the modern world, describing how fundamentalists have gained power in Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Sudan, and have turned to terrorism to advance their beliefs.
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West Nile Virus: Epidemics Deadly Diseases Throughout History
Phillip Margulies
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2003)Looks at the disease known as West Nile fever caused by West Nile virus, tracing its history to the present and predicting its future.
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Down Syndrome
Phillip Margulies
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 31, 2006)Describes the history and causes of Down syndrome, and discusses the special needs and complications that can arise.
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Al-qaeda: Osama Bin Laden's Army of Terrorists
Phillip Margulies
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Oct. 27, 2003)Discusses the Islamic organization known as Al-Qaeda, focusing on its presumed role in the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
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The Roaring 20s
Philip Margulies
Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Feb. 1, 2004)Examines key trends and events during the 1920s that affected the course of political and social history in the United States.