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American grace

how religion divides and unites us
2010
Examines the influence of religion on American society and culture, and looks at how that impact has changed since the mid-twentieth century.

Intellectual property rights

2010
Captures the passion and depth of various debates about intellectual property rights, and provides a resource for research on this social issue.

Mariah Carey

singer, songwriter, record producer, actress
2010
Presents a biography of a famous biracial American Mariah Carey, a singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress.

Stressed out in school?

learning to deal with academic pressure
2010
"Examines the stress and academic pressure students of all ages encounter, including early education, homework, standardized tests, college applications, peer pressure, and alternative learning styles"--Provided by publisher.

Tina Fey

2010
Learn about the life and career of Tina Fey through quotes from individuals, friends and critics.

Ellen DeGeneres

2010
Learn about the life and career of Ellen DeGeneres, a prominent newsmaker through quotes from individuals, friends and critics.

Presidential power on trial

from Watergate to All the president's men
2009
"Examines the Watergate break-in and subsequent cover-up, including the conspirators, the trials of the criminals, the journalists who covered the case, and the inspiration for All the President's Men"--Provided by publisher.

The right to counsel

from Gideon v. Wainwright to Gideon's trumpet
2009
"Examines the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, including the trial and appeals, the ruling of a defendant's right to counsel, and the movie inspired by the court case"--Provided by publisher.

The Amistad mutiny

from the court case to the movie
2009
"Explores the mutiny aboard the Amistad, including the slave revolt onboard, the trial of the slaves in U.S. courts, the appeal to the Supreme Court, and the inspiration for the movie, Amistad"--Provided by publisher.

Universal health care

2010
Explore the specific issue of universal health care through a wide range of highly respected expert opinions in a unique pro-con format. Promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.

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