Ships of Mercy tells the riveting true story of Mercy Ships, the astonishing fleet of hospital ships that sail the globe, bringing dramatic change to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in th
Since starting ballet classes at the Paris Opera, Meg has explored every nook and cranny of the majestic, mysterious building, places where she is allowed to go . . . and places where she isn’t! In on
This study investigates the methods by which President John F. Kennedy arrived atdecisions to deploy the military in the conduct of foreign policy. Specifically, the events covered are the Bay of Pigs
As one of the poorest countries in the world, Somalia continues to struggle due to a weak government, committed insurgency, and a dysfunctional counterinsurgency strategy. The international community,
This study examines the potential for international crisis or conflict in the Arctic region in the near future due to geographic changes resulting from climate change. The study further examines the o
Features an illustrated poem about bullying which has had a global impact through the "To This Day" project. This book concludes with information about the To This Day Project and what young people, s
While the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is widely perceived as a space agency, since its inception NASA has had a mission dedicated to the home planet. Initially, this mission i
In 1969 the SPIEGEL publishers moved into a new space in Hamburg, and the company had it decorated to its specifications. The Danish designer Verner Panton (1926-1998) redesigned the building, assigni
How Assessment Supports Learning: Learning-oriented Assessment in Action invites teachers in higher education to rethink the purposes of assessment and to revise their assessment practices in the inte
Now in its 28th year, U.S. News' annual guide to U.S. hospitals helps both consumers and medical professionals find the best hospitals and understand the latest trends in healthcare. Created by a team
Now in its 28th year, U.S. News' annual guide to U.S. hospitals helps both consumers and medical professionals find the best hospitals and understand the latest trends in healthcare. Created by a team
Millions of Berliners gained access to information in its library and at screenings of films. Robert Kennedy and Willy Brandt came to visit. It was attacked with eggs and Molotov cocktails, and it was
A collection of 70 recipes celebrating the history and stories of the classic American soda fountain from one of the most-celebrated revival soda fountains in the country, Brooklyn Farmacy.Today's sod
Children of parents who drink too much alcohol are affected in many ways. They may experience anger, fear, confusion, and guilt. This reassuring book, written by professionals, offers information in t
How do we learn to believe in ourselves and not just rely on our spiritual teachers? This question was answered in August 2009 when over a thousand people came to Colorado to spend a week with Zen Ma
“A blue-ribbon choice for family sharing”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Praise for Our White HouseAn American Library Association Notable Children’s BookAn International Reading Association Teache
A mighty barbarian becomes a ferocious librarian in this humourous picture book about discovering a love for reading.Ronan was a mighty barbarian.He invaded.He raided.And back home, he traded.Until he
The mission of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America’s workers. As part of the Department of Labor, OSHA promot
Every year, a number of emergency responders are injured, and sometimes killed, during emergency operations in facilities where combustible dusts exist. In some cases, responders have inadequate infor
Medicare works with private insurance companies to offer you ways to get your health care coverage. These companies can choose to offer a consumer-directed Medicare Advantage Plan, called a Medicare M
Fear marks the boundary between the known and the unknown. Some Chinese people believe that talking about death will increase the likelihood of occurrence. Also, by talking about death, evil spirits w
Here is the perfect little book for anyone—teenage or otherwise—who has ever wanted to master the art of good table manners. Written by Walter Hoving, former chairman of Tiffany's of New York, it is a
