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Ethics In Politics

Wiener, Gary.


Given their positions as representatives of the public, people tend to believe that elected officials and other politicians should be held to a high ethical standard. However, certain issues have raised concerns about whether politicians are truly acting in the public's best interest. This volume considers a number of ethical questions in the political sphere, including whether it is ethical for politicians to be influenced by corporations and organizations through lobbying and political donations, whether politicians should be able to financially benefit from their position, and the extent to which dishonesty has or has not become a significant issue in politics.
Date Published:2024

Given their positions as representatives of the public, people tend to believe that elected officials and other politicians should be held to a high ethical standard. However, certain issues have raised concerns about whether politicians are truly acting in the public's best interest. This volume considers a number of ethical questions in the political sphere, including whether it is ethical for politicians to be influenced by corporations and organizations through lobbying and political donations, whether politicians should be able to financially benefit from their position, and the extent to which dishonesty has or has not become a significant issue in politics.

Date Published:2024

The Hate U Give

Thomas, Angie,


"Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life"--
Date Published:2017

"Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life"--

Date Published:2017

Black Panther : a nation under our feet.

Coates, Ta-Nehisi,


"Black Panther created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby." "Contains material originally published in magazine form as Black Panther #5-8 and Jungle Action #6-7." 5 -- 6 -- 7 -- 8 -- Panther's rage / Don McGregor, writer ; Rich Buckler, artist -- Death regiments beneath Wakanda / Don McGregor, writer ; Rich Buckler, artist As Zenzi and the people poison Wakanda's citizens against the Black Panther, a cabal of nation-breakers is assembled. And Ayo and Aneka, the Midnight Angels, are courted by Tetu to help raise their land to new glory! His allies dwindling, T'Challa must rely on his elite secret police, the Hatut Zeraze, and fellow Avenger Eden Fesi, a.k.a. Manifold! And with T'Challa's back truly against the wall, he even calls in some old friends to lend a hand: Luke Cage, Misty Knight and Storm! But Wakanda may be too far gone for this all-new, all-different Crew -- and there's one job the Panther must handle alone. Only he can voyage into the Djalia! Getting there is hard enough, but can even he find his sister Shuri inside Wakanda's collective memory?
Date Published:2017

"Black Panther created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby." "Contains material originally published in magazine form as Black Panther #5-8 and Jungle Action #6-7." 5 -- 6 -- 7 -- 8 -- Panther's rage / Don McGregor, writer ; Rich Buckler, artist -- Death regiments beneath Wakanda / Don McGregor, writer ; Rich Buckler, artist As Zenzi and the people poison Wakanda's citizens against the Black Panther, a cabal of nation-breakers is assembled. And Ayo and Aneka, the Midnight Angels, are courted by Tetu to help raise their land to new glory! His allies dwindling, T'Challa must rely on his elite secret police, the Hatut Zeraze, and fellow Avenger Eden Fesi, a.k.a. Manifold! And with T'Challa's back truly against the wall, he even calls in some old friends to lend a hand: Luke Cage, Misty Knight and Storm! But Wakanda may be too far gone for this all-new, all-different Crew -- and there's one job the Panther must handle alone. Only he can voyage into the Djalia! Getting there is hard enough, but can even he find his sister Shuri inside Wakanda's collective memory?

Date Published:2017

Smile

Telgemeier, Raina.


When Raina falls and injures her front teeth, she begins a difficult and embarrassing period having braces, and adding to this humiliation, she endures boy trouble and false friends but finally learns the importance of true friends and having a wonderful smile.
Date Published:2010

Tristan Strong Punches A Hole In The Sky

Mbalia, Kwame.


Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote stories in. Tristan is dreading the month he's going to spend on his grandparents' farm in Alabama, where he's being sent to heal from the tragedy.
Date Published:2020

Returning Soldiers And Ptsd


Is PTSD among returning soldiers widespread?: Overview, post-traumatic stress disorder affects soldiers returning home / Celia Simon ; Yes, PTSD is very common : PTSD threatens lives and challenges public health / Mohammad S. Jalali ; Mental health professionals take veterans' PTSD seriously / Elizabeth Reoberts-Pedersen ; No, PTSD is over-diagnosed : PTSD has taken over America / Alice Karekezi ; PTSD claims inspire skepticism among active military members / Scott Faith -- Can PTSD diagnosis be exploited?: Overview, exposure to combat and physical assault leads to PTSD / Mayo Clinic Staff ; Yes, diagnosing PTSD is fraught with complications : PTSD needs better and consistent diagnosis / Peter Barglow ; There's no wrong way to respond to post-traumatic stress / National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association ; Returning soldiers view PTSD diagnoses as self-fulfilling doom / David Dobbs ; No, diagnosing PTSD in soldiers is standard operating procedure : Extensive research results in new, effective diagnosis guidelines / Tori DeAngelis ; Iraq and Afgan war vets reap the benefits of technological advances / Wayne Kinney ; Be aware of the new standard for PTSD diagnosis / Matthew J. Friedman -- Is PTSD a valid mental health disorder?: Overview, literature, history, and the DSM all document PTSD / Marc-Antoine Crocq and Louis Crocq ; Yes, PTSD is a real mental illness : In some cultures, PTSD is understood as a part of war / Sebastian Junger ; Many different factors can cause PTSD / Sally Satel ; Identifying psychological injury helps diagnosis and treatment / David Forbes ; No, PTSD is a misdiagnosis and a misnomer : PTSD is not a mental illness / Denise Williams ; Pre-wartime experiences contribute to PTSD / Morena Lauth-Lebens and Gerhard W. Lauth ; PTSD is really just a political ploy / John Grant -- Do returning soldiers with PTSD get the treatment they need?: Overview, the VA faces challenges with returning soldiers' mental health claims / Leighton Walter Kille ; Yes, returning soldiers are given the proper amount of help : A Carolina community provides resources for treatment / Charlotte Bridge Home, Foundation for the Carolinas ; Creative expression is effective in treating PTSD / Joshua Smyth and Jeremy Nobel ; Talking it out helps veterans deal with PTSD / Goodtherapy.org ; No, returning soldiers withe PTSD are left in the lurch : PTSD treatment is barely adequate / Terri Tanielian ; VA health program falls short in providing care / Shefali Luthra ; Sucide is a tragic outcome of inadequate PTSD care / Robert Wilbur and James L. Knoll, IV Introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies about returning soldiers and PTSD in an objective and comprehensive way.
Date Published:2018

Is PTSD among returning soldiers widespread?: Overview, post-traumatic stress disorder affects soldiers returning home / Celia Simon ; Yes, PTSD is very common : PTSD threatens lives and challenges public health / Mohammad S. Jalali ; Mental health professionals take veterans' PTSD seriously / Elizabeth Reoberts-Pedersen ; No, PTSD is over-diagnosed : PTSD has taken over America / Alice Karekezi ; PTSD claims inspire skepticism among active military members / Scott Faith -- Can PTSD diagnosis be exploited?: Overview, exposure to combat and physical assault leads to PTSD / Mayo Clinic Staff ; Yes, diagnosing PTSD is fraught with complications : PTSD needs better and consistent diagnosis / Peter Barglow ; There's no wrong way to respond to post-traumatic stress / National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association ; Returning soldiers view PTSD diagnoses as self-fulfilling doom / David Dobbs ; No, diagnosing PTSD in soldiers is standard operating procedure : Extensive research results in new, effective diagnosis guidelines / Tori DeAngelis ; Iraq and Afgan war vets reap the benefits of technological advances / Wayne Kinney ; Be aware of the new standard for PTSD diagnosis / Matthew J. Friedman -- Is PTSD a valid mental health disorder?: Overview, literature, history, and the DSM all document PTSD / Marc-Antoine Crocq and Louis Crocq ; Yes, PTSD is a real mental illness : In some cultures, PTSD is understood as a part of war / Sebastian Junger ; Many different factors can cause PTSD / Sally Satel ; Identifying psychological injury helps diagnosis and treatment / David Forbes ; No, PTSD is a misdiagnosis and a misnomer : PTSD is not a mental illness / Denise Williams ; Pre-wartime experiences contribute to PTSD / Morena Lauth-Lebens and Gerhard W. Lauth ; PTSD is really just a political ploy / John Grant -- Do returning soldiers with PTSD get the treatment they need?: Overview, the VA faces challenges with returning soldiers' mental health claims / Leighton Walter Kille ; Yes, returning soldiers are given the proper amount of help : A Carolina community provides resources for treatment / Charlotte Bridge Home, Foundation for the Carolinas ; Creative expression is effective in treating PTSD / Joshua Smyth and Jeremy Nobel ; Talking it out helps veterans deal with PTSD / Goodtherapy.org ; No, returning soldiers withe PTSD are left in the lurch : PTSD treatment is barely adequate / Terri Tanielian ; VA health program falls short in providing care / Shefali Luthra ; Sucide is a tragic outcome of inadequate PTSD care / Robert Wilbur and James L. Knoll, IV Introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies about returning soldiers and PTSD in an objective and comprehensive way.

Date Published:2018

Painting

Nardo, Don, 1947-


Introduction. A mirror of human culture -- The earliest civilizations : the dawn of painting -- Greece and Rome : inventing styles for the ages -- Beyond the West : masterworks across the globe -- Europe's Renaissance : the zenith of realism -- Early modern times : the triumph of emotion -- The modern era : an explosion of bold new styles.
Date Published:2012

Cyberterrorism


While difficult to define conclusively, cyberterrorism involves using computer systems to create chaos and fear in order to harm individuals or larger groups such as organizations or nation states. Acts of cyberterrorism can be a major threat to infrastructure and security. But how realistic a threat are they? Some experts claim that despite their dramatic scope, cyberterrorist acts are mostly exaggerated by the media. Others counter that such threats should be taken very seriously. The viewpoints in this resource debate the potential damage created by cyberterrorism, how it can be prevented, and who is responsible for policing it.
Date Published:2022

While difficult to define conclusively, cyberterrorism involves using computer systems to create chaos and fear in order to harm individuals or larger groups such as organizations or nation states. Acts of cyberterrorism can be a major threat to infrastructure and security. But how realistic a threat are they? Some experts claim that despite their dramatic scope, cyberterrorist acts are mostly exaggerated by the media. Others counter that such threats should be taken very seriously. The viewpoints in this resource debate the potential damage created by cyberterrorism, how it can be prevented, and who is responsible for policing it.

Date Published:2022

Artificial Intelligence And The Future Of Humanity


Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Already used widely in many different applications, it is here to stay and it is advancing quickly. Several experts, such as the late Stephen Hawking, have spoken out against AI, but others champion its potential to help the human race rather than end it. Does AI pose a threat to humanity? Do its benefits outweigh potential harms? Who should be tasked with regulating the advancement of AI so it remains within the control of humans?
Date Published:2023

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Already used widely in many different applications, it is here to stay and it is advancing quickly. Several experts, such as the late Stephen Hawking, have spoken out against AI, but others champion its potential to help the human race rather than end it. Does AI pose a threat to humanity? Do its benefits outweigh potential harms? Who should be tasked with regulating the advancement of AI so it remains within the control of humans?

Date Published:2023

Media Trustworthiness


According to the Pew Research Center, Americans' trust in the media is declining, particularly among those who identify as Republican. Millennials and younger Americans don't receive their news from traditional media sources. What has caused this shift, and are media conglomerates or consumers to blame? The news landscape has become a place where speed is valued over accuracy, headline-grabbing clicks generate more revenue than in-depth reporting, and consumers willingly seek out news sources that feed their own biases. Can we ever return to the days when the media was trusted by the majority?
Date Published:2022

According to the Pew Research Center, Americans' trust in the media is declining, particularly among those who identify as Republican. Millennials and younger Americans don't receive their news from traditional media sources. What has caused this shift, and are media conglomerates or consumers to blame? The news landscape has become a place where speed is valued over accuracy, headline-grabbing clicks generate more revenue than in-depth reporting, and consumers willingly seek out news sources that feed their own biases. Can we ever return to the days when the media was trusted by the majority?

Date Published:2022

Climate Change And Biodiversity


With significantly hotter average temperatures, an increase in natural disasters, and rising oceans, the reality of climate change is hard to miss. Predictions about the future of Earth and its inhabitants vary, from hopeful to frantic to doomsday scenarios. Does climate change pose an immediate threat to Earth's biodiversity? What other factors have resulted in biodiversity changes, and are they as severe as the impacts caused by climate change? Is there enough time to mitigate and even reverse the destruction we have caused?
Date Published:2023

With significantly hotter average temperatures, an increase in natural disasters, and rising oceans, the reality of climate change is hard to miss. Predictions about the future of Earth and its inhabitants vary, from hopeful to frantic to doomsday scenarios. Does climate change pose an immediate threat to Earth's biodiversity? What other factors have resulted in biodiversity changes, and are they as severe as the impacts caused by climate change? Is there enough time to mitigate and even reverse the destruction we have caused?

Date Published:2023

Top 10 Injuries In Basketball

Hinnant, Jamal Tyson,


LeBron James -- Marquis Daniels -- Kevin Garnett -- Michael Jordan -- Tony Allen -- Isiah Thomas -- Andrew Bogut -- Steph Curry -- Steve Nash -- Shaun Livingston. This book is teeming with facts and photos of the ten worst injuries in basketball.
Date Published:2017

Batman : night of the monster men


"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger" "Nightwing created by Marv Wolfman & George PeÃÅrez" "Originally published in single magazine form in BATMAN 7-8, NIGHTWING 5-6, DETECTIVE COMICS 941-942" "As a huge storm approaches, Batman, Batwoman, and Nightwing try and prepare Gotham City for the worst, but nothing can prepare them for enormous tall monsters rampaging through the streets! Batman will need all of his allies to unite in order to stop these mad science monsters from tearing their city apart! Will the Dark Knight, Batwoman, Nightwing, Robin, Spoiler, Orphan and Clayface be enough?"--
Date Published:2017

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger" "Nightwing created by Marv Wolfman & George PeÃÅrez" "Originally published in single magazine form in BATMAN 7-8, NIGHTWING 5-6, DETECTIVE COMICS 941-942" "As a huge storm approaches, Batman, Batwoman, and Nightwing try and prepare Gotham City for the worst, but nothing can prepare them for enormous tall monsters rampaging through the streets! Batman will need all of his allies to unite in order to stop these mad science monsters from tearing their city apart! Will the Dark Knight, Batwoman, Nightwing, Robin, Spoiler, Orphan and Clayface be enough?"--

Date Published:2017

Ferrari : pure passion and power

Cockerham, Paul W.,


Il commendatore and his legacy -- Scuderia Ferrari -- The road cars -- Enzo's dream lives on. Learn about the history of the powerful Italian Ferrari sports cars.
Date Published:2018

One-punch Man, Vol. 1

One.


Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem he just can t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! Every time a promising villain appears, he beats the snot out of em with one punch! Can Saitama finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of superpowered boredom?
Date Published:2015

Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem he just can t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! Every time a promising villain appears, he beats the snot out of em with one punch! Can Saitama finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of superpowered boredom?

Date Published:2015

How Should America Respond To Illegal Immigration?

Marcovitz, Hal.


What are the roots of the controversy over illegal immigration? -- Can America effectively seal its borders? -- Can illegal immigration be policed within U.S. borders? -- Can other countries serve as models for U.S. policies? -- Should Congress enact a path to citizenship? Discusses illegal immigration, including the origins of the problem, efforts to seal the borders, attempts by state and local governments to discourage immigrants, approaches to similar problems in Europe, and citizenship questions.
Date Published:2012

What are the roots of the controversy over illegal immigration? -- Can America effectively seal its borders? -- Can illegal immigration be policed within U.S. borders? -- Can other countries serve as models for U.S. policies? -- Should Congress enact a path to citizenship? Discusses illegal immigration, including the origins of the problem, efforts to seal the borders, attempts by state and local governments to discourage immigrants, approaches to similar problems in Europe, and citizenship questions.

Date Published:2012

Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-man Vol. 3 : Spider-man

Bendis, Brian,


At head of title "Marvel". "As a student at Brooklyn Visions Academy, Miles Morales knows he's lucky. Not all kids get this opportunity, especially not kids from his neighborhood. With his quirky best friend Ganke, this school year is gonna be a blast. Right? Wrong. Miles has a secret. He's actually Spider-Man. Well not THE Spider-Man but A Spider-Man. Pretty much the only Spider-Man in town now that Peter Parker is gone. Miles is doing his best to save every little old lady but it's getting to be too much. He's got more important stuff to worry about like homework, girls, family, the perfect Halloween costume, and girls. Did we mention girls? Ok well maybe just one girl. But when Miles accidentally discovers a villainous teacher's plan to turn good kids bad, he will need to come to terms with his own destiny as the new SPIDER-MAN" -- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

At head of title "Marvel". "As a student at Brooklyn Visions Academy, Miles Morales knows he's lucky. Not all kids get this opportunity, especially not kids from his neighborhood. With his quirky best friend Ganke, this school year is gonna be a blast. Right? Wrong. Miles has a secret. He's actually Spider-Man. Well not THE Spider-Man but A Spider-Man. Pretty much the only Spider-Man in town now that Peter Parker is gone. Miles is doing his best to save every little old lady but it's getting to be too much. He's got more important stuff to worry about like homework, girls, family, the perfect Halloween costume, and girls. Did we mention girls? Ok well maybe just one girl. But when Miles accidentally discovers a villainous teacher's plan to turn good kids bad, he will need to come to terms with his own destiny as the new SPIDER-MAN" -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

The Cost Of College

Regan, Michael.


The Cost of College discusses the types of education people can pursue after high school, explores tuition costs for both public and private schools, and explains how to search for financial aid, scholarships, and grants.
Date Published:2020

Can You Survive Hair-raising Mountain Encounters? : an interactive wilderness adventure /

Doeden, Matt,


Introduction. Facing mountain dangers! -- Into the mountains -- Surviving Denali -- A trip into the Sierra Madres -- A Congo adventure -- Mountain survival. Junior Library Guild. "Could you survive being lost in the mountains? Imagine facing down a grizzly bear in the Alaskan wilderness, a mountain lion in the Sierra Madres of Mexico, or a gorilla in Africa's Virunga Mountains. How far would you be willing to go to save your own life? Would it work? Flip through these pages to find out!"
Date Published:2023

Introduction. Facing mountain dangers! -- Into the mountains -- Surviving Denali -- A trip into the Sierra Madres -- A Congo adventure -- Mountain survival. Junior Library Guild. "Could you survive being lost in the mountains? Imagine facing down a grizzly bear in the Alaskan wilderness, a mountain lion in the Sierra Madres of Mexico, or a gorilla in Africa's Virunga Mountains. How far would you be willing to go to save your own life? Would it work? Flip through these pages to find out!"

Date Published:2023

Human Trafficking


Every year, millions of men, women, and children are tricked or forced into labor or commercial sexual exploitation in the United States and around the globe. Despite congressional funding and legislation such as the Trafficking and Victims Protection Act, human trafficking has become a multibillion-dollar criminal industry. While human trafficking is hardly a new phenomenon, it has been aided by modern technologies like the dark web and cryptocurrency. The diverse viewpoints in this resource examine the factors that allow for human trafficking to thrive as well as efforts to address, stop, and prevent it.
Date Published:2023

Every year, millions of men, women, and children are tricked or forced into labor or commercial sexual exploitation in the United States and around the globe. Despite congressional funding and legislation such as the Trafficking and Victims Protection Act, human trafficking has become a multibillion-dollar criminal industry. While human trafficking is hardly a new phenomenon, it has been aided by modern technologies like the dark web and cryptocurrency. The diverse viewpoints in this resource examine the factors that allow for human trafficking to thrive as well as efforts to address, stop, and prevent it.

Date Published:2023