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Capstone Press a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution. Battles such as Bunker Hill have begun to take their toll on both sides in the war. The Second Continental Congress meets and names George Washington as the commander in chief of the Continental Army. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin work to secure European...
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Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest in association with University of Washington Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"The Rising Tide of Color challenges familiar narratives of race in American history that all too often present the U.S. state as a benevolent force in struggles against white supremacy, especially in the South. Featuring a wide range of scholars specializing in American history and ethnic studies, this powerful collection of essays highlights historical moments and movements on the Pacific Coast and across the Pacific to reveal a different story...
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Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"The Manson Family Murders explores all sides of these famous killings. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, societal impacts, and more related to Charles Manson and his Family's crimes. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Amazon.com.
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Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
The California region covers the coastal and inland areas of what is now the state of California. Traditional Stories of the California Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Maidu, Chumash, and Hupa. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. -- Provided by publisher.
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"Navigating Life with Epilepsy aims to provide clear and reliable information about epilepsy, including "what" (definition), "how" (pathophysiology), "who" (epidemiology), and "why" (etiology). The volume guides the reader through current approaches to diagnosis (including a review of diagnostic tests) and treatment, and shares patient experiences and advice on navigating the myriad psychosocial challenges associated with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a heterogeneous...
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Series
Law in the public square volume 2
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"In the fall of 2019, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg visited the University of California, Berkeley School of Law to deliver the first annual Herma Hill Kay Memorial Lecture in honor of her friend, the late Herma Hill Kay, with whom Ginsburg had coauthored the very first casebook on sex-based discrimination in 1974. Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue is the result of a period of collaboration between Ginsburg and Amanda L. Tyler, a Berkeley Law professor...
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Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
"As a youth, Carl Hart didn't realize the value of school; he studied just enough to stay on the basketball team. At the same time, he was immersed in street life. Today he is a cutting-edge neuroscientist--Columbia University's first tenured African American professor in the sciences--whose landmark, controversial research is redefining our understanding of addiction. In this provocative and eye-opening memoir, he recalls his journey of self-discovery...
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Oxford University Press
Description
"Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 2000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. HisThe Lupus Book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease. Dr. Wallace will do a...
Publisher
Film Ideas
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"Explore the history, culture and stunning landscapes of the classic American West. Join scientists and adventurers as they explore the origins of the great western movement known as manifest destiny. Engage with university professors and park officials as they take you on a personal anthropological tour of the ancient peoples known as "The Anasazi" or "Ancient Ones." An adventure to never forget, its stories will engage you, its history will inspire...
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