42 كتب إلكترونية بواسطة Hal Marcovitz
Hal Marcovitz: Alamo
In 1836, a small group of Texan settlers fighting for their freedom from Mexico fortified an old Spanish mission near the village of San Antonio de Bxar. Surrounded and badly outnumbered by a larger …
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Hal Marcovitz: Bald Eagle
In the early days of American independence, government leaders tried to identify an animal that would represent the new nation. They settled on the bald eagle, a proud raptor that fiercely defends …
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Hal Marcovitz: Confederate Flag
The issue of slavery had divided the nation for decades, but problems came to a head after the election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860. Fearing that Lincoln would attempt to abolish slavery, …
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Hal Marcovitz: Declaration of Independence
The issue of slavery had divided the nation for decades, but problems came to a head after the election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860. Fearing that Lincoln would attempt to abolish slavery, …
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Hal Marcovitz: Ellis Island
Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States through the Ellis Island processing station in New York harbor. To these immigrants, Ellis Island was a symbol of the …
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Hal Marcovitz: Independence Hall
Some of the most important documents in American history were composed and debated within the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall. In 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted …
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Hal Marcovitz: Liberty Bell
On July 8, 1776, the bell in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia began to ring, letting the citizens know that an important announcement was about to take place. It was the …
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Hal Marcovitz: Lincoln Memorial
In November 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States. By the time Lincoln took office in March 1861, the country was in crisis, as 11 states had declared their …
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Hal Marcovitz: Rock ‘n’ Roll
For more than six decades, Rock ‘n’ Roll music has been a voice of youth. This uniquely American style of music has had an enormous impact on the fashion, lifestyles, and attitudes of young people, …
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Hal Marcovitz: Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States as a gift from the people of France in 1886. It was originally meant as an emblem of the friendship between the two nations, but over the years it …
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Hal Marcovitz: U.S. Constitution
In 1787, the young United States was suffering from a governmental crisis. The original form of government created to unite the 13 states did not work well, and it was clear that something new was …
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Hal Marcovitz: White House
For more than 200 years, U.S. presidents have lived and worked in the executive mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.commonly known as the White House. The executive mansion …
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Hal Marcovitz: Uncle Sam
It is said that the inspiration for the character of Uncle Sam was a man named Sam Wilson, who provided food for the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. By the 1830s, the figure of Uncle Sam had become …
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Hal Marcovitz: Washington Monument
George Washington played a vital role in the founding of the United States. He was commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, presided over the convention that drafted the U.S. …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens & Career Choices
Many young adults dream of getting a good education and finding a job they love. Teenagers recognize that higher education is an important key to finding a fulfilling job, although many young people …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens & Cheating
Experts say that in recent years there has been an epidemic of cheating among young people in the United States. Cheating is more than just students sneaking the answers to school tests; broadly …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens & Family Issues
Statistics show that 3, 200 couples file for divorce every day in the United States, which clearly has an impact on the strength of families. Young people feel the painthe Gallup Organization has …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens & LGBT Issues
Over the past few decades, landmark legal cases, medical discoveries, and movies and television shows have helped increase acceptance of homosexuality in American culture. Young peoples opinions have …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens & Race
No issue seems to divide Americans as much as race. Nearly five decades after the adoption of federal civil rights laws, Americans are still wrestling with such issues as interracial marriage and …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens & Sex
The teenage pregnancy rate has dropped in recent years, yet each year more than 320, 000 teen girls in the United States give birth. This volume examines the changing attitudes of teenagers toward …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens & Suicide
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among adolescents in the United States; in a recent study by the Gallup Youth Survey, 47 percent of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 said they know …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens & The Supernatural & Paranormal
Teenagers have always been interested in the supernatural and paranormal. This book notes that fascination with the world of fantasy is nothing new, and examines modern groups like Wiccans and Goths. …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens & Volunteerism
Most young people in the United States today are willing to give something back to their communities. A recent report showed that each year an estimated 13 million teenagers donate more than 2.4 …
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Hal Marcovitz: Teens, Religion & Values
Most young people report that they believe in God, yet recent surveys by the Gallup Organization have shown that fewer than half of all teenagers in the United States regularly attend church. Is …
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Hal Marcovitz: Islam in Africa
Islam is considered the worlds fastest-growing religion, and today more than 420 million Africans follow the Islamic faith. Since Islam was introduced to the continent during the seventh century …
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Hal Marcovitz: Exposing Torture
Torture. According to Henry Shue, professor of politics and international relations at the University of Oxford in England, "No other practice except slavery is so universally condemned in law …
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Hal Marcovitz: Ottoman and Qajar Empires in the Age of Reform
The Ottoman and Qajar Empires in the Age of Reform examines the two major Muslim influences on the region, discussing the effect of incursions by European powers and the internal reforms undertaken …
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Hal Marcovitz: Kuwait
Kuwait came to the world’s attention in the summer of 1990, when Iraq invaded the tiny emirate. Though Kuwait was liberated within eight months, it took more than 10 years and $160 billion for the …
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Hal Marcovitz: Yemen
Like its neighbors on the Arabian Peninsula, the Republic of Yemen has a long and rich history. The southern Arabian region, which present-day Yemen shares, was once the home of the Sabaean kingdom. …
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Anna Collins & Hal Marcovitz: Marijuana
Marijuana use is extremely prevalent in today’s society, and factions have long debated whether it is helpful, harmful, or both. With the legalization of marijuana in some states, this debate is more …
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Hal Marcovitz & Christina McMahon: Dangers of Diet Drugs
Young adults are faced with pressure from friends, family, and the media not to become overweight. Many struggle with self-esteem issues as a result, and someone who has trouble keeping his or her …
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Hal Marcovitz: Jealous Guy’s Guide
You can’t control what other people do, but you can control how you react. This guidebook uses real-life examples and quotations to illustrate the causes of jealousy and envy and how they affect the …
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Hal Marcovitz: Brain Trauma
Author Hal Marcovitz explores brain trauma in detail, covering its causes and effects, treatments, prevention, and medical advances. Charts and graphs share important information visually while …
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Hal Marcovitz: Personality Disorders
About 1 in 10 people has a Personality Disorder, but many of these disorders will not be severe. If you have a personality disorder, parts of your personality make it hard for you to live with …
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Hal Marcovitz: Drug Abuse
The estimated cost of drug abuse in the United States exceeds 190 billion dollars, and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence estimates that 20 million Americans ages 12 or older have …
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Hal Marcovitz: Video Games
According to Big Fish Games, approximately 155 million American play video games for at least three hours a week, and four out of five households own a video game console. Polygon tells us that …
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Hal Marcovitz: Sports Injuries
Playing sports can improve fitness and coordination and boost self-discipline and self-esteem, but these benefits sometimes come at a price; sports injuries. This detailed examination covers the …
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Hal Marcovitz: Bias in the Media
Media bias occurs when factual journalism is spun in a particular way to appeal to either conservatives or progressives. Rather than concentrating on all of the facts, media bias has a tendency to …
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Hal Marcovitz: History of Music Videos
The first official music videos aired in the 1970s, but the seeds for making music something more than a pleasure for the ears were planted decades earlier. This book covers the birth of the music …
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Hal Marcovitz: E-books
Author Hal Marcovitz examines the enormous popularity of e-books in the 21st century. Readers will learn about the evolution of the e-book concept from Project Gutenberg to dedicated e-readers such …
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Hal Marcovitz: Angry Guy’s Guide
Your face feels hot, your muscles tighten, you see red, you are angry…and you don’t know what to do about it. Using real-life examples and quotations, this guide discusses the biological, …
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Hal Marcovitz: Lonely Guy’s Guide
Is it difficult for your readers to make friends? Have they lost the one person they felt most comfortable with? Many people choose to be alone, but for those who don’t, the loneliness they …
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