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Explores the human microbiome--the trillions of microbes that share our bodies--and why it has become one of the hottest areas of research in human health, [discussing] the microbes that live on us and in us, how scientists study them, and how they relate to health issues such as infections, obesity, allergies, and autoimmune disorders"--

Beginning with a profile of typical suicide bombers, Landau reveals how attacks are meticulously planned and discusses the religious philosophy that fuels their actions.

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Portuguese water dogs have boundless energy, and they're loyal and loving too. Learn all about this breed, from its keen smarts and good-looking coat to its hisotry as a fishing dog in Portugal.

In 1955, Ruby Bridges, moved with her family from Tylertown, Mississippi, to New Orleans, Louisiana. At the tender age of six, she integrated the first-grade class of William Frantz Elementary School. She arrived at the school under the protection of four gun-toting federal marshals and had to walk past an mob of angry white people. Because white parents in 1960 didn't want their children to attend classes with black children, Ruby spent first...

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This book will cover the ins and outs of digital art. It begins by discussing what digital art is and how it is different from and similar to traditional art. Then it presents the history of digital art, how it has changed over the years, how it works (pixels, DPI, resolution, etc.), the different kinds of digital art, and the many careers available in digital art. Similar to other Ron Miller books, this includes many sidebars (some with activ...

TIME presents an unrivaled portrait of Planet Earth - its violent history, its stunning geography and terrains, its vast oceans, its constantly geology, its life-sheltering atmosphere, and its fragile and currently imperiled climate.

Through this collection of photographs of natural disasters, this title examines the natural forces that shape our lives and our world.

Gambling has become one of America's favorite forms of entertainment, and some form of legal gambling is available in 47 states as a way of raising revenue and boosting local growth. This book debates arguments for and against legalized gambling in a fair and objective manner.

A young child says the Motzi, a traditional prayer of thanks.

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In this thought-provoking sequel to The Rule of Claw (Carolrhoda, spring 2009), author John Brindley continues to explore a future world where genetic experiments have accelerated the process of evolution. Phoenix is an earthbound Agle, one of several genetic variations on humans. She believes she is deformed because she cant fly. She is in love with the image of perfection, the air Agle Gabriel. What will she risk to be with him? The stakes a...

What animal flies, has sharp claws, and hangs upside down to rest? Bats! But do you know what bats do at night? Or how they find food? Read this book to find out!

As USA TODAY, The Nations No. 1 Newspaper, puts it, Hillary Clinton brings global star power, a long-standing commitment to improving the status of women and children around the world, and muscular promises of military action when U.S. interests are crossed to her job as the nations secretary of state. Shes earned this praise during more than thirty years in the public spotlight, as First Lady of Arkansas, as First Lady of the United States, a...

Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. (b. 1968 in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American actor, film producer and rapper. He is one of a small group of people who have enjoyed success in three major entertainment media (TV, film, and music) in the United States. He has been nominated for a Golden Globe, two Academy Awards, and has won multiple Grammys. Smith rose to fame as a rapper under the name the Fresh Prince in the late 1980s. S...

Yao Ming is a force on the basketball court. The center, born in Shanghai, China, towers over opponents at 7-foot-6. His strength, agility, and hard work have made him one of the most dominant big men in the NBA today. After leading his Chinese team to a championship in 2002, Yao was the top pick of the NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. His arrival in the United States has helped to break down cultural barriers and has made Yao one of the most...