Deadly Worlds

Author : Charles C. Lemert
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742542396
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Deadly Worlds written by Charles C. Lemert and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deadly Worlds offers an original analysis of one of the unsolved questions of the current age: what are the emotional costs and possibilities of globalization? Lemert and Elliott challenge the dominant interpretations of the late modern world by delving below the surface of cultural and economic theories to explore theories of the new individualism. Against European ideas that the individual is either a manipulated artifact of mass culture or a reflexive self facing global risks, they pose the possibility that the new worlds are actually deadly. Against the American tradition of viewing the individual as having abandoned her moral center, they suggest the necessity of rediscovered aggression as a proper moral quality. Deadly Worlds is controversial, but also plain spoken and intriguing. It dares to rework the case method by telling the stories of real individuals: Kelly struggling to find herself by plastic surgery; Norman responding to a positive HIV status by remaking his community; Larry desperately seeking to control the world's demands by therapy; Phyllis using her natural gift for aggression to heal and build institutions. The life stories root the book's themes in worlds all can recognize, while the presentation of the prevailing theories of globalization and its effects expand the reader's social imagination to new possibilities.

Author : Steve Crawford
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312202620
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Deadly Fighting Skills of the World written by Steve Crawford and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-08-19 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Russian spetsnaz to U.S. Navy SEALs, Crawford records some of the most dangerous and fantastic exploits and examines the skills and weaponry used by these legendary warriors. 100 illustrations. 80 photos.

Author : Diane Borsato
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1615199594
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mushrooming: An Illustrated Guide to the Fantastic, Delicious, Deadly, and Strange World of Fungi written by Diane Borsato and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A merry, idiosyncratic guide, charmingly illustrated.”—Eugenia Bone, The Wall Street Journal An illustrated guide to over 100 types of mushrooms, offering insights and stories about these mysterious organisms An incredible diversity of fungi is flourishing all around us, not just in the forest but in parks, markets, and even museums. Once you know how to look, you can find mushrooms named after fairies and demons, mushrooms that look so much like woodland birds they are shot at by hunters, mushrooms that glow in the dark . . . and so much more. Beyond serving as a guide for identification, Mushrooming explores how “the quiet hunt” can radically expand our perspectives, connect us to nature, and enrich our lives. Whether you’re a beginner forager or an expert mycophile, this is the perfect handbook to spark your curiosity and deepen your appreciation for the fantastic, delicious, deadly, and strange world of fungi.

Author : Steve Sheinkin
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
ISBN 13 : 1250291038
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bomb (Graphic Novel) written by Steve Sheinkin and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning nonfiction book, Bomb—the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War. In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents. In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the scientific community; in Norway, a commando force slipped behind enemy lines to attack German heavy-water manufacturing; and deep in the desert, one brilliant group of scientists, led by "father of the atomic bomb" J. Robert Oppenheimer, was hidden away at a remote site at Los Alamos. This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb. New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin's award-winning nonfiction book is now available reimagined in the graphic novel format. Full color illustrations from Nick Bertozzi are detailed and enriched with the nonfiction expertise Nick brings to the story as a beloved artist, comic book writer, and commercial illustrator who has written a couple of his own historical graphic novels, including Shackleton and Lewis & Clark. Accessible, gripping, and educational, this new edition of Bomb is perfect for young readers and adults alike. Praise for Bomb (2012): “This superb and exciting work of nonfiction would be a fine tonic for any jaded adolescent who thinks history is 'boring.' It's also an excellent primer for adult readers who may have forgotten, or never learned, the remarkable story of how nuclear weaponry was first imagined, invented and deployed—and of how an international arms race began well before there was such a thing as an atomic bomb.” —The Wall Street Journal “This is edge-of-the seat material that will resonate with YAs who clamor for true spy stories, and it will undoubtedly engross a cross-market audience of adults who dozed through the World War II unit in high school.” —The Bulletin (starred review) Also by Steve Sheinkin: Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery Which Way to the Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward Expansion King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War

Author : Karen McGhee
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN 13 : 1538274590
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World's Most Deadly Animals written by Karen McGhee and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All over the world, there are animals that use their venom, claws, jaws, and more to take down prey. From ambush killers like crocodiles to lions who stalk and pounce to kill their prey, this book has it all. Up-close photographs of deadly animals readers likely would never see in person, like the terrifying Brazilian wandering spider, accompany detailed facts about how dangerous each animal is as well as their size, body adaptations, and habitat. The relative danger to people is covered, particularly for animals, like hippos, that are known to harm many people.

Author : Nicola Davies
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781406327137
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Deadly! written by Nicola Davies and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the animal kingdom, creatures great and small have evolved to become masters of murder Stabbing and strangling, poisoning and drowning, electrocuting, exploding, and even death by glueing! The ingenious means of survival that both predators and prey employ are entertainingly explored in this celebration of all things deadly. Ages 7+.

Author : William Stone
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780446561273
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Deep written by William Stone and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Huautla in Mexico is the deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere, possibly the world. Shafts reach skyscraper-depths, caverns are stadium-sized, and sudden floods can drown divers in an instant. With a two-decade obsession, William Stone and his 44-member team entered the sinkhole at Sotano de San Augustin. The first camp settled 2,328 feet below ground in a cavern where headlamps couldn't even illuminate the walls and ceiling. The second camp teetered precariously above an underground canyon where two subterranean rivers collided. But beyond that lay the unknown territory -- a flooded corridor that had blocked all previous comers, claimed a diver's life, and drove the rest of the team back. Except for William Stone and Barbara am Ende, who forged on for 18 more days, with no hope of rescue, to set the record for the deepest cave dive in the Western Hemisphere.

Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1682809099
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Deadly Animals Of The World: Poisonous and Dangerous Animals Big & Small written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These deadly animals should be avoided at all times. But how do children get to learn about them and appreciate them if they are not allowed to be near them? Well, here’s a book that provides the answer! This educational book will allow for a thorough study of these dangerous animals through real-life pictures and select texts. Kids would love the adventure this book presents so buy a copy today!

Author : James Buckley, Jr.
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465458255
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DK Readers L4: Spiders and Other Deadly Animals written by James Buckley, Jr. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the most deadly animals in the world and where do they live? Find out in Spiders and Other Deadly Animals! Learn about the animals that can kill us through life-threatening true stories! Filled with amazing photography and clear text, Spiders and Other Deadly Animals is a fascinating look at the world's scariest animals. Make sure you know how to identify and avoid these creatures with Spiders and Other Deadly Animals. Perfect for 9-11 year olds reading independently, reading becomes a fact-discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers. Supporting and encouraging a lifetime love of reading, nonfiction subjects are clearly explained, described vividly, and brought to life with true encounters, fascinating statistics, and dramatic photographic images. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as articles, journals, and timelines. Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11.

Author : Susan Evento
Publisher : Insight Guides
ISBN 13 : 9780696239816
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World's Deadliest Creatures written by Susan Evento and published by Insight Guides. This book was released on 2007 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Briefly introduces animals known for their powerful or poisonous attacks, providing information on their physical dimensions, speed, and habitat, and how they attack or kill other creatures.