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Since Al Gore's departure from public office in 2001, the former vice president of the United States, senator, and congressman has devoted much of his time to warming the world of alarming climate changes. The message is highly disturbing, but Gore delivers it in his patient southern drawl, assuring audiences that the problem is not beyond solution. His award-winning efforts have helped focus growing attention on global warming. In the process, they have made Gore a more prominent public figure today than ever before. Students examine Gore's background as an environmental activist, his work as a journalist and politician, and about his fight to educate people about global warming and its implications.
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This fact-filled and timely biography emphasizes the pivotal role of Musharraf in Pakistans place on the world stage. In the face of insecurities and threats (having survived several assassination attempts), Musharraf is hopeful for Pakistan and believes progress has been made toward peace and prosperity. Substantive and insightful, this book offers a revealing glimpse into the life and times of a contemporary and controversial world leader. Students learn of the connections between historical events and larger social, economic, and political trends and developments, and to comprehend their implications and impact.