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The Blue Spruce

An inspiring story of determination, hard work, and belief in your dreams until you capture them. Former Governor Mario Cuomo shares this endearing life lesson passed down to him from his father. Papa told Mario that having a house with a yard and a tree to call our own was his very special dream. Papa was excited about moving his family to their new home, after leaving behind their grocery store for many years, and sharing his dream with them. Papa and Mario loved the magnificent Blue Spruce

The Britannica Guide to Islam

Founded by the Prophet Muhammad in seventh-century Arabia, Islam has grown to be one of the worldÎs largest and most influential religions, with over 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide today. This series tracks the long and illustrious history of the Islamic faith through the age of the caliphates, the Islamic golden age, the Ottoman Empire, and into the twenty-first century. It also examines the impact of Islamic beliefs and thought, literature, and art and architecture, providing a complete guide t

The Building Blocks of Life

Despite the great diversity of life on Earth, scientists who study biochemistry, the chemical basis of life's activities, have found that all living things share many similarities at the level of atoms and molecules. This series explores and explains how these chemical substances and processes affect all plants, animals, and microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists. Students will learn how cells, energy, reproduction, and key chemical reactions make it possible for life t

The Cold War Chronicles  

Spanning decades, the Cold War shaped politics in the United States, spurred technological development in America and the Soviet Union, and led to proxy wars in places like Vietnam and Korea. The Cold War Chronicles provides an in-depth look at each component of the conflict, including the role of nuclear weapons, the advent of the space race, specific diplomatic actions and policy shifts in both nations, and the clash between political ideologies.

The Dangers of Online Sports Betting

Legalized online sports betting has exploded in popularity, with one in five Americans today claiming to have an online betting account. Introductory deals and endless come-ons are designed to keep people placing sports bets on their smartphones and laptops. This book shows how the ease of online sports betting can lead to gambling addiction and serious personal problems.

The Denim Diaries: A Memoir

With poignant verse, young adult author Laurie Boyle Crompton recounts her coming of age in rural Pennsylvania and her early twenties in New York City. Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, Laurie struggles with sexual relationships, playing the role of happy family at church despite her parentsÎ fights at home, her fatherÎs alcoholism, her own self-image, and squeezing into painful designer jeans. CromptonÎs heartwarming and heartbreaking memoir follows her journey through disordered eating and se

The Fight for Midnight

ItÎs been a rough year for Alex Collins. In the past twelve months, heÎs lost his best friend, become the target of the two biggest bullies at school, and been sentenced to community service. But on June 25, 2013, he gets a call for help from Cassie Ramirez, the prettiest girl in school. At last, he feels like his luck might be changing.

The Foundations of Math

The field of mathematics has evolved from elemental practices of counting and measuring to logical reasoning and complex calculation. Math has long been indispensable to the physical sciences and technology, as well as quantitative aspects of the life sciences. This series introduces students not only to the theories and formulas that form the basis of each field of mathematics, but also to the individuals responsible for major breakthroughs.

The History of Conservation: Preserving Our Planet  

Since the early twentieth century, men and women around North America have taken an active stance on environmental conservation. History has seen many efforts to conserve our carbon footprint over the generations; the rise of national parks, recycling plants, environmental agencies, and climate change initiatives are just a few examples. This series examines crucial historical and contemporary movements and the people that have greatly influenced environmental outlooks today, not only in North A

The House

On a country hill, above a village, stands the House. Abandoned after some 200 years, it is rediscovered and reborn at the turn of the 20th century. As 10 more decades pass, war ravages the hillside, old ways are replaced by new technologies, and a new family story unfolds.