Don Rauf is the author of twenty-five books, the most recent of which is American Inventions: Big Ideas That Changed Modern Life. With a background in journalism, he’s interviewed such celebrities as Johnny Depp, astrophysicist Neal de Grasse Tyson, songwriter Tom Lehrer, fashion designer Liz Lange, and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. Rauf is also an avid cyclist for whom the bicycle is the preferred method of transportation. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
48 Ebooks by Don Rauf
Don Rauf: Schwinn
For many children of the sixties, the gift of a Schwinn was a ticket to freedom, a chance to feel the wind on their face and the steady rotation of rubber at their feet. The Schwinn took many through …
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€15.02
Don Rauf: Breaking History: Lost America
Breaking History books offer a front row seat to history as it broke (like ‘;breaking news’) and give the blow-by-blow of historical discoverywhat we learned, when we learned it, who made the …
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€25.04
Don Rauf & Judith Williams: Forensic Science Specialists
Do you love solving riddles and mysteries? Does the unknown fascinate you? Would you enjoy gathering evidence and analyzing data? If so, perhaps a career in forensic science is for you! This book …
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€48.30
Don Rauf & Alvin Silverstein: What You Can Do About Breast Cancer
Most people are aware that October goes pink for breast cancer. But what, exactly, is breast cancer? Can men get it? What causes it? What are the treatment options? What is the likelihood of …
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€48.71
Don Rauf & Alvin Silverstein: What You Can Do About Food Poisoning
What causes food poisoning? Is it preventable? What is the best way to treat it? This book provides information on the symptoms, remedies, and preemptive measures that can be taken to protect …
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€48.30
Don Rauf: Bobby Flay
Born in New York City, Bobby Flay was destined for fame in food. Readers will discover how Flay, host and competitor in several television shows, became the culinary master that he is today. This …
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€48.44
Don Rauf: Jamie Oliver
Through engaging text, direct quotations, and full-color photographs, readers will take an in-depth look into the life of Jaime Oliver, Great Britain’s Naked Chef. Students will discover why food …
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€48.35
Don Rauf: How George W. Bush Fought the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
After Osama bin Laden, leader of the Islamic militant group al-Qaeda, took responsibility for the 9/11 attacks, President George W. Bush launched a battle against violent extremist organizations that …
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€48.76
Don Rauf: Perry Chen, Yancey Strickler, Charles Adler, and Kickstarter
Crowdfunding is not a new concept–it was actually used by the Medicis and Walt Whitman in the funding of the arts. However, crowdfunding through the Internet is a new phenomenon. This book …
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€49.62
Don Rauf: Careers in Janitorial and Cleaning Services
It may not be the most glamorous field, but janitorial and cleaning are essential services that are always needed by businesses and homeowners, even when the economy is in a downturn. The Bureau of …
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€46.71
Don Rauf: Protecting the Environment Through Service Learning
Because protecting environmental resources has become an issue of scientific, political, and historical import, service-learning projects that serve the planet have become an important part of a wide …
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€47.35
Don Rauf: Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire
Ruling from 1299 until 1922, the Ottoman Empire was one of the biggest and longest-lasting empires in history. Although weak leadership, a failing economy, and wars with neighboring Russia and other …
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€45.09
Don Rauf: Music in Theater
You don’t need to act to make a valuable contribution to a high school or community theater performance. Music plays a crucial role in many theater productions. This book introduces students to the …
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€55.39
Don Rauf: Choreography and Dance in Theater
Movement is crucial to setting the pace and mood of any play. Whether it’s the synchronous movement of a crew of dancers or the seemingly random coordination of actors on stage, this physical …
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€55.51
Don Rauf: Getting Paid to Manage Social Media
As businesses are realizing the just how important social media is as a marketing tool, the need for young, innovative social media managers increases. This insightful and authoritative text shows …
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€46.83
Don Rauf: Getting Paid to Work in 3D
Though 3D technology has been around for a while, it is now just emerging as a major player in media and technology. This informative book shows young people just how 3D works in movies, gaming, …
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€46.94
Don Rauf: Strengthening Portfolio-Building Skills
When it comes to landing a job, a portfolio has been a tool often used by graphic artists, architects, and possibly writers. In today’s world, a portfolio may help just about anyone seeking a …
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€44.89
Don Rauf: Strengthening Public Speaking Skills
One of the skills employers want most in new hires is the ability to speak well. Public speaking can not only advance a person in almost any career but can also help an individual do better in school …
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€45.07
Don Rauf: Cómo mejorar tu portafolio (Strengthening Portfolio-Building Skills)
When it comes to landing a job, a portfolio has been a tool often used by graphic artists, architects, and possibly writers. In today”s world, a portfolio may help just about anyone seeking a …
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€45.07
Don Rauf: Cómo mejorar tus discursos (Strengthening Public Speaking Skills)
One of the skills employers want most in new hires is the ability to speak well. Public speaking can not only advance a person in almost any career but can also help an individual do better in school …
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€44.82
Don Rauf: Getting to Know Java
Java is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, operating on more than 7 billion devices and used by more than 9 million developers around the globe. Airplane systems, ATMs, cell …
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€45.16
Don Rauf: Using Computer Science in Health Care Careers
Smartphone apps can monitor your health. Three-D printing can make a prosthetic hand. Robotic exoskeletons allow paraplegics to stand and walk independently. Technology is transforming the world of …
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€46.57
Don Rauf: Using Computer Science in Media Careers
Technology has dramatically changed the world of media. People stream programs on demand to their televisions, they read books on handheld tablets, they get their news via the Internet, and listen to …
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€46.92
Don Rauf: Careers in Machine Maintenance
Machines drive our world. Mechanical devices in assembly lines churn out all our products, from candy bars to cars. Engines power our vehicles and factories. Our homes depend on appliances like …
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€46.55
Don Rauf: Thomas Paine
"These are the times that try men’s souls." When Thomas Paine first published these words in 1776 in The American Crisis, he had no idea that they would not only inspire Americans in the …
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€41.92
Don Rauf: Emeril Lagasse
Emeril Lagasse was arguably one of the first celebrity chefs, getting his own cooking show in 1997. Lagasse taught America about New Orleans-style cooking. Readers can learn about his restaurants, …
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€48.58
Don Rauf: Female Serial Killers
From Lady Elizabeth Bathory to Bell Gunness to Aileen Wuornos, this book takes an in-depth approach to evaluating the life and crimes of some of the world’s most vicious women, who are grouped into …
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€48.61
Don Rauf: Historical Serial Killers
Containing profiles of several of the most famous serial killers throughout history such as Jack the Ripper and H. H. Holmes, this in-depth analysis of the killers’ minds, behavior, and actions will …
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€48.56
Don Rauf: Modern-Day Serial Killers
Ted Bundy, BTK, Lonnie Franklin Jr. ("the Grim Sleeper"), and Anthony Sowell ("the Cleveland Strangler")-what made these men into serial killers? Examination by authorities and …
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€48.52
Don Rauf: Rachael Ray
Known for her simple, quick meals, Rachael Ray has made a name for herself as an individual among celebrity chefs. Readers will learn about her career as a chef and talk-show host, as well as her …
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€48.69
Don Rauf & Gail Blasser Riley: Establishing the Rights of the Accused
The Miranda v. Arizona decision was instrumental in making sure that people accused of a crime are aware of all their rights and have equal access to counsel, even if they can not afford it. The …
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€48.36
Don Rauf: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
She has her mother’s eyes. He has his father’s nose. People, animals, and plants inherit traits from their parents through their genes. Variations and new combinations of genes create the differences …
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Don Rauf: DNA, RNA, and the Inheritance of Traits
Why do people have certain traits and talents? We are all who we are because cells in our bodies grow and respond according to instructions from DNA molecules. RNA carries the DNA details from the …
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€47.09
Harvey Fireside & Don Rauf: Separate but Equal
Following the Civil War, feelings were mixed about the freedoms that Lincoln had granted to African American citizens through his Emancipation Proclamation. A group in Louisiana decided to challenge …
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€48.17
Don Rauf: Social Network-Powered Investing & Saving Opportunities
While budgeting and saving are practices that have been around forever, there have never before been more tools to help people do just that. Today, social media brings the power of people into the …
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€47.98
Don Rauf: Getting to Know Hackety Hack
Determined to teach youthful users of digital devices how to write code, the mysterious programmer Jonathan Gillette wrote an entertaining and informative guide to the programming language Ruby that …
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€45.26
Don Rauf: Getting the Most Out of Makerspaces to Explore Arduino & Electronics
If makerspaces allow young people to collaborate on building projects, then Arduino allows them to go to the next level. Arduino is a do-it-yourself kit that includes a microcontroller that makes …
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€44.70
Don Rauf: Getting the Most Out of Makerspaces to Build Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
The makerspace movement is as nascent and revolutionary as the technology behind unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and this volume introduces readers to both fascinating worlds. UAVs are no longer …
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€44.96
Don Rauf: Virtual Reality
This book introduces readers to the captivating world of virtual reality (VR), which is being hailed as the next frontier in technological user experience. Major tech companies such as Facebook and …
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€41.75
Don Rauf: Powering Up a Career in Internet Security
While the continued growth of the Internet has opened unprecedented possibilities for users, it has been accompanied by an upsurge in data breaches and cyberattacks that continue to threaten ordinary …
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€46.36
Don Rauf: Working as a Hairstylist in Your Community
This book offers an intriguing view into the hairstyling business. For anyone looking for a career in this arena, this book provides the information needed to land the job that fits his or her …
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€46.86
Don Rauf: Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was a conflict that took place between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. This conflict emerged as the result of the 1845 American annexation of the Republic of …
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€57.15
Don Rauf: Everything You Need to Know About Free Speech
One of the great benefits of living in a free country is having the right to freely express yourself. In the United States, the Constitution guarantees free speech for everyone. This freedom also …
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Don Rauf: Culture of Body Piercing
Piercing the body to wear jewelry is an ancient practice that has grown in popularity and acceptance in recent years. Today, people of all ages have embraced piercing, along with tattoos and other …
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Don Rauf: Sidney Crosby
This inspirational book reveals how Sidney Crosby has skated his way straight to the top of hockey from a very young age. Just 19 when the Pittsburgh Penguins named him captain, "Sid the …
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€41.78
Don Rauf: Coding Activities for Writing Stories in Twine
Twine is no longer just for knitting. This popular online creation software is widely used, both by both professionals and amateurs, to create fun, interactive storytelling games. Far beyond simply …
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Don Rauf: Extreme Movie Stunts
Stunt performers in movies and television use their athletic ability to bring pulse-racing action to the screen. This book introduces readers to the thrilling world of stunt work, revealing how these …
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€41.72
Kit Moser & Don Rauf: Are You Depressed?
How do you know when sadness is something more serious-such as depression? And what can you do about it? Through personal interviews and thorough research, this book explains the symptoms of …
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