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Human Trafficking
Joyce Hart
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2009)Discusses the extent and effects of human trafficking, the term that is used today for modern-day slavery, which takes place in almost every country in the world.
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Hunger: Food Insecurity in America
M.D. Wilson, Michael R.
Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2009)Discusses hunger in the United States, including the causes for food insecurity, its link to poverty and homelessness, and future solutions to the issue.
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Darfur: African Genocide
John Xavier
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 30, 2007)Describes the influence of Darfur's geography and history on its current violence and discusses why the international community is involved.
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Suicide Bombers
Robert Greenberger
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, June 30, 2007)Presents an overview of suicide attacks, covering its beginnings in twentieth century history, the recent dramatic increase in its use by Islamic extremists, and the techniques used by terrorist organizations to recruit and train suicide bombers.
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Hunger: Food Insecurity in America
M.D. Wilson, Michael R.
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2009)Even in our ยland of plenty,ย food insecurity and hunger are persistent problems. This book discusses the root causes of food insecurity in America, the groups most affected, and the best solutions for overcoming challenges, from community outreach to federal legislation.
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Homelessness in America Today
Jennifer Bringle
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2010)Discusses homelessness in the United States, including a brief history, the effects of the recent economic recession on the homelessness rates in the nation, and what can be done to end homelessness.
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Illegal Immigration and Amnesty: Open Borders and National Security
Janey Levy
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2010)Immigration, both legal and illegal, has been debated passionately for centuries. The terrorist attacks of September 11th focused more attention on illegal immigration, making the debate more highly charged and the need for a solution more urgent. This insightful book provides readers with the basics about illegal immigration and amnesty. Students learn about American attitudes toward immigrants, and about significant legislation that has been enacted to deal with issues and challenges. Readers also learn about the principal debates that center around illegal immigrants and amnesty, as well as other possible solutions.
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Tsunamis
Ann Malaspina
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, June 30, 2007)Introduces tsunamis, describing how they are formed, how they intensify, the devastating effects they have on populated coastlines, the most famous tsunamis of the past, and the steps that are being taken to install warning systems in the most vulnerable areas around the world.
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Nukes: The Spread of Nuclear Weapons
Steve Minneus
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2007)Presents an overview of nuclear weapons, discussing their history, the danger they pose, the efforts of countries such as Iran and North Korea to develop and acquire them, and the treaties that prevent their proliferation.
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Modern-Day Piracy
Jason Porterfield
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2010)Discusses modern piracy and its similarities and differences from historic instances of piracy, and describes the current international legislative measures to combat piracy.
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Bailout!: Government Intervention in Business
Bethany Bezdecheck
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2010)Introduces government bailouts for corporations, including the history of corporate bailouts, the details of recent bailouts, and the controversies behind federal government intervention in business.
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Human Trafficking
Joyce Hart
Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2009)Discusses the extent and effects of human trafficking, the term that is used today for modern-day slavery, which takes place in almost every country in the world.
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