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Accessible yet sophisticated book that covers risks behind off-shore oil drilling and asks readers to think about whether or not the risks are worth the temporary supply of additional oil. In light of the BP Horizon spill, are there ways to safely obtain oil from the ocean floor?

"An examination of the resources humans use to create energy, exploring fossil fuels' impacts on the environment and discussing cleaner, more sustainable options that may contribute to a healthier planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Leading Lives" covers key leaders in history and explores their lives and achievements. Each book examines the person's early years, studies and interests, professional life, low points, and considers the links between that individual and the history and events of the time. An underlying teme is whether an individual can change the course of history.

"Leading Lives" covers key leaders in history and explores their lives and achievements. Each book examines the person's early years, studies and interests, professional life, low points, and considers the links between that individual and the history and events of the time. An underlying theme is whether an individual can change the course of history.

Completely revised and updated, this New Edition of the best-selling Citizenship and PSHE scheme provides everything you need to successfully deliver the Programmes of Study for Citizenship and Guidelines for PSHE.

"Standard Grade Modern Studies: The World (2nd Edition)" provides thorough and updated coverage of the Standard Grade syllabus with fully differentiated material for Foundation, General and Credit students. Illustrated in full colour throughout, the book offers course material on ideologies, The USA, Russia, China, meeting European Security, Economic and Political needs, international cooperation and conflict, the politics of aid and The United Nations. Combined with the parallel text ("Standard...

Ferguson's Career Biographies tell the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people. This book focuses on Sandra Day O'Connor, looking at his early education and training, the challenges he faced on the job, important mentors and his career achievement.

- R.L. Stine has more than 41 million copies of his Fear Street books in print- USA Today ranks R.L. Stine America's #1 top-selling author four years running- Stine is "the most popular children's writer in the United States...his work has become gold...[and] his books have been translated into 18 languages".- Publishers Weekly ranks Fear Street the #1 bestselling teen paperback series- Fear Street titles appear regularly on the Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, Publishers Weekly, and USA Todaybestse...

An exploration of the life and achievements of Mohandas Gandhi. The book examines his early years, studies and interests and then assesses his professional life, its low points and their legacy. An underlying theme throughout the "Leading Lives" series is to look at whether an individual can change the course of history. The book contains: feature panels detailing the lives of colleagues and rivals; a timeline and maps; further reading and websites; a glossary and index.

From award-winning author Michelle Roehm McCann comes a young activist’s handbook to joining the fight against gun violence—both in your community and on a national level—to make schools safer for everyone. Young people are suffering the most from the epidemic of gun violence—as early as kindergarten students are crouching behind locked doors during active shooter drills. Teens are galvanizing to speak up and fight for their right to be safe. They don’t just want to get involved, they want to c...

When Cold War tension was at its height, Joseph ("call me Joe") McCarthy conducted an anti-Communist crusade endorsed by millions of Americans, despite his unfair and unconstitutional methods. Award-winning writer James Cross Giblin tells the story of a man whose priorities centred on power and media attention and who stopped at nothing to obtain both. The strengths and weaknesses of the man and the system that permitted his rise are explored in this authoritative, lucid biography, which sets Mc...

Perfect support for the CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work specification. Endorsed by CCEA, Local & Global Citizenship is one of three textbooks that have been written specifically to support CCEA's GCSE specification - Learning for Life and Work. Each book in the series covers a specific area in depth, ensuring your students have everything they need to know. - Encourages students to engage with relevant issues in Local and Global contexts with case studies - Develops students' understanding...