Gale Group.
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c2007
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Provides an exhaustive and organized overview of Jewish life and knowledge from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel, from Rabbinic to modern Yiddish literature, from Kabbalah to "Americana" and from Zionism to the contribution of Jews to world cultures, Encyclopaedia Judaica, 2nd edition is important to scholars, general readers and students.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11.6 - AR Pts: 4
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"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition"--
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This book details the life of superstar Jennifer Lopez. Lopez was the first Latin actress to be paid one million dollars for a motion picture, and she went on to become the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood history. In 2012, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, often regarded as one of the highest honors an entertainer can receive. Readers will learn about Lopez's childhood in the Bronx, her evolution from talented dancer to...
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Author Peggy J. Parks tackles a crucial reality of being a teenager, depression. She offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding depression and its ramifications. Readers will be given essential insight into what causes depression, how people live with it, and the latest information about diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
7) Halle Berry
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Presents an overview of the life and accomplishments of the Oscar winning actress.
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Author Toney Allman discusses the devastating effects of radiation sickness. After exploring the fundamentals of radiation and the various methods of possible radiation exposure, Allman uses examples from Chernobyl, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as other radiation events, to outline the stages and syndromes associated with radiation exposure. The book also addresses the current concern for better treatment options and ongoing tests...
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Former teen idol Neil Patrick Harris can be described as something of a Renaissance man, someone who is intelligent and accomplished in a variety of areas, and who can act, sing, dance, play music, and perform live. Harris's career has spanned more than twenty years. During that time, he has gone from playing the baby-faced do-gooder Doogie Howser in the late 1980s and early 1990s to playing the phenomenal cad Barney Stinson in the hit show How I...
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In 1901, a British female had a life expectancy of fifty-one years on average, but by the 1980s, a mere eighty years later, she could expect to live to at least seventy-seven years of age. The twentieth century saw an exponential leap in all measure of health, made possible by advances in medicine. The quest to prevent and cure diseases has been a focus of human activity for as long as humans have been vulnerable to sickness and injury. This incisive...
11) Cholera
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Researchers have estimated that there are up to 4 million cases and 143,000 deaths worldwide due to Cholera. Author Diane Yancey provides your readers with a fascinating study of this disease. Readers will learn about Cholera in early times, and how it is detected now. They will learn how it is treated and prevented, and hear personal stories from sufferers.
12) Fibromyalgia
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Author Melissa Abramovitz introduces readers Fibromyalgia, which is widespread muscle pain and tenderness. There are more than 3,000,000 cases of this condition per year in America. It has no specific causes and no known cure. Readers will learn about this disorder, and how it is diagnosed and treated. Alternative therapies and medical advances are also explained.
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Glee was a hit musical comedy series that ran on the Fox network from 2009 to 2015. The show explored issues of race, sexuality, and identity through the focal lens of a high school glee club. In its first season the show was nominated for nineteen Emmy awards. This informative volume profiles the lives and careers of the cast as well as the show's creators and producers.
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Author Meryl Loonin provides an overview of learning disabilities, explaining the many types of learning disabilities and how they are diagnosed. Readers will learn about the challenges that people with learning disabilities face, and how they often learn to overcome these challenges. Current research on diagnosis options and alternative learning methods are detailed.
15) Colon Cancer
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Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, which is the final part of our digestive tract. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous clumps of cells. Over time, some of these clumps or polyps can become cancerous. Provide your readers with a detailed study of this disease. This book presents a description of this disease, and covers how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment. Personal narratives are also included....
16) Whooping Cough
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"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition"--
Explores whooping cough in detail, covering its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances.
17) Eating Disorders
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Teens face powerful pressures to look a certain way. Body image is one of the most fragile areas to take hits on, especially if you're not pencil thin or the picture of athletic health. This volume talks candidly about eating disorders. It describes the different types of eating disorders, their prevalence in society, and what research suggests about causes and risk factors for having an eating disorder. Readers will learn how eating disorders are...
18) Anne Hathaway
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Her breakout role as lovable, dorky, and endearing Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 film The Princess Diaries made Anne Hathaway a household name. Hathaway's continued success can be attributed to her performances in critically acclaimed movies such as The Devil Wears Prada, Becoming Jane, and Les Miserables for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. This compelling edition provides a balanced biographical overview of the life and...
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According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 7.7 million Americans between the ages of 12 and 20 admit to consuming alcohol. However, overall rates of past month consumption, binge drinking, and heavy alcohol use have declined significantly between 2006 and 2015. This compelling resource offers a comprehensive and balanced discussion of teen alcohol consumption. The book takes a critical look at the many reasons teens...
20) George Clooney
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This biography provides readers with a look at the life of Oscar-winning actor George Clooney. Chapters include coverage of his childhood, his experiences breaking into acting, and his more recent activities with acting, directing, and producing. Clooney's interest in ending genocide brought the issue to the forefront of news for a long time, using his fame as a platform for civil change.