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"The movement of people--what Americans call 'immigration' and the rest of the world calls 'migration'--is among the defining issues of our time. Technology and information crosses countries and continents at blistering speed. Corporations thrive on being multinational and polyglot. Yet the world's estimated 244 million total migrant population, particularly those deemed 'illegal' by countries and societies, are locked in a chaotic and circular debate...
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From the mighty Zeus, King of the Gods, to the beautiful Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, the tales in this volume will take you from the birth of the Olympian gods to the action-packed Trojan War. As you journey through the pages of this book, you'll find: stories of gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters; artwork that brings the stories and the characters vividly to life; a family tree of the gods and goddesses; sidebars that put stories into...
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Fulcrum Pub
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c1997
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English
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Stories come from around the world, but they grow from the very earth upon which they are first told. Michael J. Caduto invites readers to listen while the Earth tells these stories through his lyrical retellings of tales such as "Hare Rescues the Sun" and "The Coming of Fire."
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"Offers a visually rich, intimate, unprecedented look at the Justice and how she changed the world. From Ginsburg's refusal to let the slammed doors of sexism stop her to her innovative legal work, from her before-its-time feminist marriage to her perch on the nation's highest court--with the fierce dissents to match--get to know RBG as never before. As the country struggles with the unfinished business of gender equality and civil rights, Ginsburg...
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Candlewick Press
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2014.
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"We're living in an aha moment. Take 250 years of human ingenuity. Add abundant fossil fuels. The result: a population and lifestyle never seen before. The downsides weren't visible for centuries, but now they are. Suddenly everything needs rethinking - suburbs, cars, fast food, cheap prices. It's a changed world. This book explains it. Using politics, psychology, and history for attitude, Eyes Wide Open shows how to see the principles driving events...
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Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
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[2023]
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"It's a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus's personal thief. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Loki's and Hermes's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
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[2024]
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"Who will win this battle of famous beauty? In Asgard, the Norse goddess Frig rules over marriage, motherhood, family, and prophecy. Meanwhile, the Greek goddess Aphrodite reigns over love, beauty, and fertility. In this battle between two powerful ancient goddesses, who will come out on top?"--
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
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[2024]
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It's time for two gods of war to clash! The Norse god Odin is the Allfather and the god of war. He uses his wisdom to guide him in combat strategy. Meanwhile, Ares, the Greek god of war, uses his brute strength and fighting skills to be an unstoppable force in battle. If these two gods faced off on the battlefield, who would come out on top?
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Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
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[2022]
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"It's a battle of the hunter versus the warrior! Roman goddess Diana reigns over nature, fertility, childbirth, and the boundary between Earth and the underworld. The Greek goddess Athena is known for her wisdom and courage in battle. If these two goddesses were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Diana's and Athena's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--
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Capstone Press
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[2023]
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"It's a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shape shift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Zeus's and Ra's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
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[2024]
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"Who will become the queen of the underworld? Norse goddess Hel watches over the soulds of those who die of sickness or old age. Meanwhile, Greek goddess Persephone can communicate with the dead and represents the change of the seasons. If these two goddesses clashed, who would come out on top?"--
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
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[2024]
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"Get ready for a battle to rule the underworld! The Greek god Hades is the king of the underworld and has power over the souls of the dead. But the Egyptian god Anubis also claims to rule the underworld and protect people's souls. If these two ancient gods battled it out one-on-one, who would come out on top?"--
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
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[2022]
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"It's a battle of the famous strongman versus the great protector. The Roman god Hercules is known for his tremendous strength and determination. Norse god Thor is fearless and commands lighting, thunder, and storms. If these two heroes were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Thor's and Hercules's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--
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