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"Mormonism, or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is America's most successful--and most misunderstood--home grown religion. Avoiding the textbook, narrative approach of most introductions, this volume instead poses well over a hundred commonly asked questions and provides thoughtful, short essays in response . . . General topics include theology, culture, history, scripture, and practice"--Adapted from publisher description.

Provides answers to the most urgent questions about China today, and offers a framework in history for understanding its rise to superpower.

"Vaccines are one of the most important public health achievements of our time. But now as many vaccine preventable diseases are no longer perceived an imminent threat, vaccines are both lauded and feared, amplified by rapid-fire dissemination of conflicting messages. This book will follow the story of vaccines in the past, present and future to disentangle fact from fiction and underscore their important role in our society"--.

An overview of marine pollution discussing its sources, history, and the effects on the food chain; common pollutants including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and metal nanoparticles, why they are harmful, why they cause controversy, and how we can prevent them from destroying our aquatic ecosystems; and related topics.

Discusses the impeachment process in American politics.

Examines the history and philosophy of atheism.

Presents a balanced approach to the issue of gun control in the United States, exploring the topics of ownership, violence, the firearms industry, guns in video games and the media, and more.

Presents a comprehensive assessment of the history and leadership of Cuba from its earliest colonial days through the late twentieth century; and discusses major events, including the missile crisis in 1962, Che Guevara, and Eian Gonzalez.

Presents a comprehensive assessment of the history and leadership of Cuba from its earliest colonial days through the late twentieth century; and discusses major events, including the missile crisis in 1962, Che Guevara, and Eian Gonzalez.

Provides a brief overview of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, covering the bill itself and its implementation over the last half decade.