Down, Susan Brophy

". . . takes a probing look at what press freedom and censorship means, as well as where people find information, who owns and controls the press in a 'free world,' and what makes good, reliable journalism"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduction to how marketing and advertising works to convince consumers to buy products or believe in certain ideas. Readers will learn about persuasion, credible marketing, and how their tastes and opinions are targeted and shaped from an early age"--OCLC.

". . . takes a probing look at what press freedom and censorship means, as well as where people find information, who owns and controls the press in a 'free world,' and what makes good, reliable journalism"--Provided by publisher.

"A Founding Father of the United States, Thomas Jefferson once wrote that a free press is important to a functioning democracy. In other words, without critical and reliable press, a society and government cannot be held to account. This engaging title takes a probing look at what press freedom and censorship means, as well as where people find information, who owns and controls the press in a "free world," and what makes good, reliable journalism"--.

". . . takes a probing look at what press freedom and censorship means, as well as where people find information, who owns and controls the press in a 'free world,' and what makes good, reliable journalism"--Provided by publisher.

Muhammad Ali was born as Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky. Early in his life, his skills developed from those he needed to stand up to a playground bully into the championship form that earned him a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics. As a professional fighter, Ali became known not just for the speed and agility with which he won three world heavyweight championships, but also for his charm, wit, and showmanship. Outside the ring, the courage of his stand against the military draft made him both a revered cultural hero and a lightning rod for the issues that divided Americans during the Vietnam War. In the decades following his boxing career, Ali has become regarded as one of the most recognized people on the planet. He has lent his name, influence, and generosity to a host of humanitarian causes. Today, having earned the affection of billions of people worldwide, the people s champ is, as ever, The Greatest.

Details the life and work of abolitionist Theodore Weld.

Examines careers in environmental law, describing the roles and responsibilities of lawyers in firms who specialize in environmental law, environmental investigators, officers, policy advisors, and others.

An illustrated biography of boxing great Muhammad Ali that addresses his career, involvement with politics, his fight against Parkinson's disease, and more.

Irena Sendler was born into a Catholic family in Poland in 1910. Throughout the German occupation in World War II, Irena worked tirelessly to help save Poland's Jews from the Nazi horror. Irena saved at least 2,500 Jewish children from certain death during the Holocaust.