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  • Lin-Manuel Miranda: From Broadway to the Big Screen

    Kristen Rajczak Nelson

    Paperback (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of the most accomplished entertainers working today. From his Broadway hit Hamilton to Oscar-nominated songs from Moana, Miranda is fast becoming a household name. This volume, featuring annotated quotes, vibrant photographs, sidebars, and a detailed timeline, follows Miranda from his early life in New York to the stage and screen work that has earned him such great acclaim. Including stories from his childhood, the writing process of In the Heights and Hamilton, and his time working on Mary Poppins Returns, this book will spark any reader to take a shot at their dreams" --from the publisher.
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  • The U.S. Auto Industry: American Carmakers and the Economic Crisis

    Jeri Freedman

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Discusses the effects of the recent economic crisis on the American automobile industry, including the loss of jobs, the reconstruction of the industry, and federal financial bailouts to prevent the industry from collapsing.
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  • Drug Culture

    Harte Smith

    Library Binding (Creative Co, July 30, 2004)
    Smith, Harte

  • The Taliban in Afghanistan

    Larry Gerber

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Describes the current Taliban regime in Afghanistan, including the history of their formation, how they rose to power, and political and military actions taken against the Taliban by other nations.
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  • The Stone Age News

    Fiona MacDonald

    Paperback (Walker Books Ltd, Jan. 1, 2000)
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  • Incarceration in America

    Kerry Hinton

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Students learn about some of the problems that plague the U.S. prison system, and what measures are being taken to rectify them. Includes photos, table of contents, glossary, research sources, bibliography and index. 64 pages.
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  • Globalization

    Iris Teichmann

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Defines globalization, the rise of multi-national corporations, international farming, and global debt, and the ethical and economic questions which these issues raise.
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  • Children's Rights

    Adam Hibbert

    Library Binding (Creative Co, July 30, 2004)
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  • Same-Sex Marriage: The Debate

    Jeanne Nagle

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 15, 2010)
    According to the most recent federal census, there are around 777, same-sex couples living in the United States. Individual states decide whether to award legal status to same-sex partnerships. Married couples enjoy certain legal, religious, and societal benefits that are exclusive to this institution. Students learn about the history of marriage, the legal ramifications, and whatย’s at stake in this fascinating topic and debate. Additional information is provided on civil unions and domestic partnerships. This thoughtful book provides an overview of the challenges and what the future may hold for this highly controversial issue.
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  • Oscar Pistorius

    Christine Wilcox

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, April 4, 2014)
    This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner pu; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well
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  • Food Safety and Farming

    Andrea Claire Harte Smith

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Examines the techological advances in commercial food production in the last fifty years and the various problems and questions that have accompanied them.
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  • The Far Right And Racism

    Adam Hibbert

    Library Binding (Creative Co, July 30, 2004)
    Examines this political movement, what it is, the propaganda involved, and who joins.