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African-American Holidays, Fesitvals, and Celebrations African-American Holidays, Fesitvals, and Celebrations Kathlyn Gay African-American Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations presents the history, customs, symbols, and lore of more than 100 diverse African-American holidays and festivals celebrated in the United State… OL15175467W
Acid rain Acid rain Kathlyn Gay Examines the direct and indirect effects of acid rain, how it is formed, how it is being studied, who are the culprits in the creation of this very damaging ecological problem, and what citizens and … OL1846162W
Adoption and foster care Adoption and foster care Kathlyn Gay Describes how these placement systems work and reveals the feelings of young people who find homes through adoption and foster care. OL1846163W
Air pollution Air pollution Kathlyn Gay Examines the growing problem of air pollution, its effect on the ozone and stratosphere and what we can do to improve air quality. OL1846167W
Be a smart shopper Be a smart shopper Kathlyn Gay Explains advertising psychology, comparative shopping, and consumer protection and advises the reader in being a more responsible shopper. OL1846169W
Body talk Body talk Kathlyn Gay Introduces the concept of body language and discusses how to interpret the body's silent messages. OL1846173W
Careers in social service Careers in social service Kathlyn Gay Describes opportunities and requirements in different areas of social work. Includes an appendix of terms and a list of colleges and universities offering training programs. OL1846175W
Caution! this may be an advertisement Caution! this may be an advertisement Kathlyn Gay Examines the persuasive techniques used by advertisers and their effects on the consumer. OL1846178W
Cleaning nature naturally Cleaning nature naturally Kathlyn Gay Discusses old and new methods of controlling pests and interacting with nature in an environmentally sensitive way. OL1846185W
Crisis in education Crisis in education Kathlyn Gay Discusses the problems facing public schools in the United States including case studies of students, a history of educational theory, and a survey of proposed solutions, new goals, and differing phi… OL1846187W
Day care Day care Kathlyn Gay Describes the contemporary day care industry, its benefits, and drawbacks, the alternatives available to parents, and actions being taken by government and corporations. OL1846189W
Ergonomics Ergonomics Kathlyn Gay Describes the research, tools, and uses of ergonomics or human factor engineering, in which such diverse products as office furniture, cameras, and space suits are designed to suit people's needs. OL1846198W
Get hooked on vegetables Get hooked on vegetables Kathlyn Gay Discusses facts and myths about the natural vegetarian approach to eating. OL1846202W
The greenhouse effect The greenhouse effect Kathlyn Gay Examines evidence that rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may be changing the earth's climate. Also discusses how and why scientists study climatic changes. OL1846206W
Korean War Korean War Kathlyn Gay Covers events leading up to the Korean War, the conflict itself, and its effects. OL1846211W
Neo-Nazis Neo-Nazis Kathlyn Gay Discusses the history of neo-Nazism, examples of organizations and activities spawned by this ideology, and evidence of the spread of anti-Semitism, racism, and hate crimes. OL1846220W
Persian Gulf War Persian Gulf War Kathlyn Gay Describes the circumstances leading up to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and the political and military events of the Persian Gulf War, using quotes from people directly involved. OL1846222W
The rainbow effect The rainbow effect Kathlyn Gay Uses interviews with members of interracial/interethnic families to explore problems faced by "mixed" children in such areas as family, school, dating, and adoption. OL1846224W
Rights and respect Rights and respect Kathlyn Gay Describes sexual harassment in school and at work, explains the relationship of harassment to sex discrimination, and explores methods of preventing gender bias and harassment. OL1846229W
The right to die The right to die Kathlyn Gay A discussion of the debate concerning the right-to-die issue, including past and present views on euthanasia, the controversial subject of assisted suicide, and the legal ramifications. OL1846230W
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