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Succeed on the court with this in-depth guide!

A full-color guide for young athletes interested in track and field.

Get in the swing of softball with this new full-color guide!

Perfect your soccer skills with this essential guide.

A guide to the role of chemistry in our environment. It provides a general introduction to the role of chemistry in environmental issues, including air and water pollution, solid wastes, and the field of green chemistry.

A comprehensive guide to more than 6, 000 years of history in Iraq. Covering topics ranging from the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations to the fall of Saddam Hussein and the war in Iraq, it examines the changing landscape of this country. It focuses on the societies, peoples, and cultures of Iraq.

A wide range of job possibilities exist in the film industry, and the qualifications needed for each are discussed along with typical day to day job tasks.

A Brief History of Pakistan presents a concise yet thorough account of this land whose past as a birthplace of civilization is as important to world history as is its pivotal place in contemporary geopolitics. Coverage includes the dramatic events, notable people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped this country. By illuminating the nations past, this book gives students a detailed perspective of Pakistan today and enables them...

Featuring more than 1, 000 Gallup polls"--Cover.

Providing a broad narrative and relating the central events that have shaped the country, A Brief History of Ireland touches on all aspects of Ireland's history, including political, economic, cultural, social, and foreign affairs. Recounting this country's long history from the arrival of the Celts to recent economic developments that have brought booming prosperity and social change A Brief History of Ireland notes what makes Ireland unique ...

An updated look at the history of Saudi Arabia, offering a balanced, informative perspective and covering everything from the dramatic rise in oil prices to the rights of women. Complete with black-and-white illustrations, maps, charts, a chronology, and basic facts, this comprehensive overview places the political, economic, and cultural events of today into a broad historical context.

Examines the social, cultural, economic, and political trends in Australia's long history, shedding light on its unique and complex identity. Coverage includes the history and culture of the Aboriginals, the colonial period, Australia's relationship to Britain, the gold rush, Federation, and the governments of John Howard and John Rudd.

A comprehensive examination of the common behaviors and effects of peer pressure among teens.

From bakery manager to sommelier--a helpful new guide to top culinary careers.

Take your career in a new direction! Explore the fields of the Internet and media.Designed for readers looking for a new direction in their career journey, this new career resource offers helpful advice for transitioning into the fields of the Internet and media. Internet and Media provides a brief overview of careers in this industry as well as self-assessment questions and interviews with professionals in the field. Helpful tips for career c...

In more than 400 entries, The A to Z of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery provides sound information on cosmetic and plastic surgery for general readers and professionals alike. This comprehensive new title covers all aspects of this popular topic, detailing surgical techniques and practices, medical conditions, social controversies, and the history of cosmetic and plastic surgery. A glossary explains key terms and common jargon, and appendixes inc...

For aspiring soccer players, football quarterbacks, and basketball stars--a hands-on career guide!

Discover the fascinating world of allusions in one in-depth guide.The Facts On File Dictionary of Allusions provides a comprehensive guide to allusions in the English language. In approximately 4, 000 entries, this new resource explores well-known events, places, people, and phenomena whose names have acquired linguistic significance, conveying a particular message beyond a mere reference to the objects referred to. Entries are drawn from a wi...

A comprehensive biography that details Mickey Mantle's triumphs and setbacks.

An estimated 19.2 million adults in the United States' have experienced some from of phobia, ranging from the common fear of large dogs to the unusual fear of gravity, fear of developing a fever, of fear of strange people. Anxiety disorders are the most common from of mental illness in the U.S., afflicting approximately 13.3 percent of all adults. Although phobias and anxiety disorders can be devastating, there are many effective treatments an...