Discusses the effects and dangers of abusing prescription drugs and their damaging physiological effects on the mind and body.

Explains why United States soldiers are in Afghanistan, discussing such issues as the war against the Taliban, why Afghanistan is one of the primary fronts in the war on terror, and nation-building activities designed to create a stable democratic country.

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Chemistry is often a daunting subject for students, fostering a bewilderment that sets in upon their first encounter with the Periodic Table. This book demystifies an important aspect of the subjectchemical reactionsand demonstrates exactly how fascinating and fun chemistry can be. Starting out by explaining just what a chemical reaction isand what it isn'tthe book details in accessible language the various kinds of chemical reactions that are possible. It draws upon readily comprehensible everyday examples, like rusting metal, baking bread, battery power, digestion, rotting eggs, and burning candles. The book then turns to a survey of the history of chemical research, beginning in the Ancient and Classical Worlds, progressing to the Medieval alchemists and Renaissance innovators, and ending with the leading lights of modern chemistry. Readers will be introduced to luminaries such as Antoine Lavoisier, John Dalton, Louis Pasteur, Dimitri Mendeleyev, the Curies, and Ernest Rutherford. It concludes with an inspiring examination of how current research and cutting edge developments are using chemistry and chemical reactions to save lives and insure continued life on Earth. This book amply illustrates the accessibility, relevance, and gee-whiz fun of chemical reactions.

Discusses various aspects of colonialism, including its history, ideology, and key figures.

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Product Description: The territory now known as the United States underwent a massive transformation in the first few centuries after its initial exploration by Europeans. British colonization gave way to the American Revolution and the formation of a new democratic nation, the early decades of which were marked by westward expansion and sectional divisions that led to a devastating civil war...read more

Product Description: Earth science is an umbrella term for a series of interlocking, dynamic scientific areas of study that aim to explain how the planet Earth works as a system. Combining studies of all the elements around us and how they interact, this book provides a history of this complex field, while highlighting core principles and concepts...read more

Product Description: How horrific will things get if we face a global food shortage? This riveting narrative explains the current state of our food supplies and where were headed. Readers will learn how our actions have created our challenges, and how proactive solutions will remedy them.

Product Description: Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Foursquare and Other Location-Based ServicesAuthor: Wolny, PhilipPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2011/12/15Number of Pages: 48Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2011023330

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Profiles the president of Afghanistan, a complex figure who is controversial in his own country but who faces the difficult task of ridding the country of Islamic terrorists and alleviating its crushing poverty.

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