Gresko, Marcia S

"In January 2020 the World Health Organization announced a global public health emergency. A massive wave of unemployment swept the nation. Millions of mostly blue collar workers in shuttered industries were laid off. Panicked supermarket shoppers endured long lines and packed aisles to stock up on staples, stripping shelves of toilet paper and water, flour, and spaghetti. Disinfectants and cold and flu medicines were sold out. Life-saving ventilators for those afflicted with the disease, now officially named COVID-19, were in limited supply. Hospital parking lots became morgues. While the situation is discouraging, many experts in fields from healthcare to education to social justice believe the new normal presents an opportunity for a better normal"--Provided by publisher.

"Social media has powerful potential to connect people and ideas. But the dark side of social media--pushing users toward extreme content and the medium's link to surging mass extremist attacks--has prompted calls for regulation. This book examines social media's role in the spread of extremism and whether government or business might have a role in the industry's regulation"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the history, geography, society, economy, and culture of Israel.

Describes some of the sights and experiences on a trip to Israel, including visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Haifa, and Nazareth.

Introduces different species of wolves, focusing on how they hunt and kill other animals.

Chronicles the building of the Grand Coulee Dam over the Columbia River near Spokane, Washington--the largest dam every built when it was completed in 1941, and still the greatest source of hydroelectric power in the United States.

Describes some of the sights and experiences on a trip to Scotland, including visits to Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, Skye, and Glasgow.

Describes some of the sights and experiences on a trip through Mexico, including visits to Mexico City, Oaxaca, Chichen Itza, and Baja California.