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Osbourne Cox is a CIA analyst who quits his job after being demoted. He decides to write a memoir about his life in the CIA. His wife, Katie, wants a divorce and, based on the advice of her divorce lawyer, she downloads many of his personal and financial files onto a disc. Katie's lover is Treasury agent Harry Pfarrer. The disc eventually finds its way to Hardbodies, a workout gym. An employee of the gym, Chad Feldheimer obtains the disc and ascertains...
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[2006]
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Mr. Bennet is an English gentleman living in Hartfordshire with his overbearing wife and 5 daughters. There is the beautiful Jane, the clever Elizabeth, the bookish Mary, the immature Kitty and the wild Lydia. Unfortunately, if Mr. Bennet dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met. The family's future, happiness, and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages. Life is uneventful until the arrival...
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"Colorado has been inhabited by people for thousands of years from the earliest Ancient Pueblo peoples to more recent native peoples such as those of the Apache Nation, the Algonquian-speaking Arapaho and Cheyenne, and the Numic-speaking Comanche, Shoshone, and Ute. The book examines the history and culture of these peoples and how they were shaped by the state's geography and climate. It also looks at how native peoples were affected by the arrival...
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2019
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As children grow up, they learn to exercise greater independence in decision making and problem solving. The first step in either process is identification. Being able to name and understand a problem can illuminate possible solutions and set the problem-solving process in motion. This book provides tips and simple steps that readers can take to identify problems and overcome obstacles. Real-world examples, colorful photographs, and clear descriptions
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2019
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Collaborating with others is a key skill for success in school and in life. Readers will learn all about teamwork, an important social and emotional learning skill that can be used in daily life. Teamwork is a vital component of developing relationship skills, and it includes the ability to communicate clearly, cooperate, and listen to others. Readers will enjoy eye-catching photographs and relatable text as they discover the tools they need to
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2015
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Immigration from China to the United States coincided with the California gold rush. Attracted by the riches "Gold Mountain" had to offer, Chinese immigrants in search of a better life left China in droves in the mid-to-late 19th century. Readers will learn what hardships and successes Chinese immigrants faced when they arrived in the United States through a detailed examination of the push/pull factors that caused thousands of Chinese to leave
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[2018]
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Sophie Scholl, an ambitious student with hopes for a bright future, was found guilty of treason and executed during Adolf Hitler's reign in Germany. This captivating story of a young life cut short will draw the attention of even reluctant readers as they follow her story, including her involvement as a leader in a Hitler Youth organization, participation in a secret resistance group, and subsequent arrest. Additional digital material provides readers...
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[2018]
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Mahatma Gandhi is among the most beloved and respected figures worldwide. This info-packed biography introduces young readers to the Mahatma and his role in the Indian independence movement. Readers will learn how protests such as the Salt March and fasting helped bring about the end of British rule in India. Particular attention is paid to Gandhi's use of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience and how inspirational his methods became to freedom...
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2018.
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Many students are fascinated with war and war heroes. During World War II, Europe was engulfed in battle, and throughout the darkness and destruction many heroes surfaced. In this engaging story, readers follow Raoul Wallenberg through war-torn Hungary on a mission to save thousands of Hungarian Jews from the horrific grips of the Nazi war machine. The accompanying digital material deepens the understanding of a complex situation and of people in...
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2018.
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The remarkable Malala Yousafzai is one of the most widely admired young women living. This biography traces her story from her youth in Pakistan's Swat Valley through her current work advocating for the rights and education of young women with the Malala Fund. Readers will learn about her struggle to get an education while living under the control of the Taliban and admire her courage in speaking out even after an assassination attempt. While there...
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2018.
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Nelson Mandela is a courageous figure who fought against the unjust regime of apartheid in his homeland of South Africa. Despite being imprisoned for his beliefs for twenty-seven years, Mandela worked tirelessly as an activist, philanthropist, and eventually as president of South Africa. Through accessible text and historic photographs, this book chronicles Mandela's incredible life and work while providing important background information on apartheid,...
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In 1957, more than six thousand products made with the chemical pesticide DDT were available. Farmers used DDT for pest control on their food crops. Consumers used wallpaper laced with the pesticide to keep bugs at bay. Scientists and the government all considered DDT safe, until a thoughtful and brave woman dared to question the indiscriminate and excess use of the synthetic chemical. Rachel Carson was a writer and marine biologist. The publication...
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In 2016, Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi became the state counselor of Myanmar. She wasn't always given a say in her country's political affairs. She spent more than fifteen years under house arrest as punishment for speaking out against human rights abuses and promoting democracy. She then became an international symbol of peaceful resistance to oppression. Readers will learn about Suu Kyi's extraordinary struggles and accomplishments....
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[2018]
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Harvey Milk dreamed of a better tomorrow filled with love and equal rights for all. In 1977, Milk was elected to San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, only to be assassinated less than a year after he took office. Through his personal and professional life, Harvey Milk became a role model and beacon of hope for many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community. Readers will examine the life of this civic hero, including his...
18) The American
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[2010]
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After a job ends more violently than expected, Jack, an assassin, retreats to the Italian countryside and accepts one last assignment to construct a deadly weapon for a mysterious contact, but risks discovery when he pursues a relationship with a beautiful local woman.
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"Long before men walked in Colorado, the land that would one day become the Centennial State, was already beginning to take shape. This book investigates the natural history of Colorado from the formation of the Rocky Mountains to the earliest flora and fauna. Using easy-to-follow text and full color photographs of Colorado's majestic landscape, the book will also consider the ways Colorado's human inhabitants have shaped and changed the environment...
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"A number of fascinating men and women have shaped the history, culture, and even geography of Colorado. From Zebulon Pike and Chipeta to William Palmer and the 'unsinkable' Molly Brown, this book biographies some of Colorado's history-making men and women. Engaging text and full color photos help students understand how the contributions of Colorado's most famous citizens have shaped it into the state it is today"--Provided by the publisher.
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