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Activists are committed individuals who seek to correct perceived problems in society by educating the public, taking direct action, and urging government officials to act. This profiles 20 careers for motivated people who want to make a difference in a rewarding position.

During World War II when the largely male forces were fighting overseas, women left the home to work in business and factories in growing numbers, a trend that continued into the 1950s. This traces the expanding roles of women as they came into their own following the Great Depression in World War II, and how they were able to maintain some of those gains during the post-war era.

More than 14 million girls and women play volleyball, making it the number one woman's participation sport in the US. Covering the history of the game as well as exercises for training and conditioning, this title provides coverage ranging from putting a team together and planning practices to serving, blocking, and spiking on the court.

Provides information for teens interested in the arts and communications. This book profiles 36 jobs in this field, which span across many different industries. It includes Actor; Animator; Choreographer; Development director; Editor; Film director; Journalist; Lobbyist; Photographer; Scriptwriter; Technical writer; Webmaster; and more.

Provides information for students who wish to pursue alternative career avenues or educational opportunities after high school graduation. This third edition examines careers in 16 industry categories and describes the skills and experiences required for each. It also offers guidance for self-assessment.

Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has ever known. This book explores Egypt's broad political, economic, social, and cultural developments, from the mighty civilization of the past to the diverse cultural and political landscape, covering almost 6,000 years of history.

Offers coverage of witchcraft practices around the world - spanning different time periods and societies - including entries on magic, shamanism, the occult, and wizardry. This encyclopedia is suitable for casual readers and those fascinated by this topic.

Provides a concise account of the events, people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped Germany from ancient times to the present. This new resource provides the key background information readers need to put current global events in historical perspective.

Cover the developments in Mexico. This title includes: Mexico's pre-Columbian civilizations as well as contemporary indigenous cultures; The environment; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); and, The war on the drug cartels.

By creating their own virtual day on the job, students can find out firsthand what it's like to have many exciting careers.

Diseases like the avian flu, Ebola, SARS, and weaponized viruses such as anthrax and smallpox pose a growing danger to the world. This book covers the research, treatments and vaccines, and rising diseases such as mad cow disease. It covers drugs used to treat infectious diseases, tips for home disinfection, and lists of helpful organizations.

A clever combination of reverse dictionary and thesaurus, this is the book to use when looking for a descriptive or technical term or when you know the subject or meaning but not the specific word. Includes thousands of descriptions of terms organized into subject categories and sub-categories. This new edition contains dozens of new and many expanded and updated sections.

Detailing the social, economic, and political changes and crises that the people of Russia have had to endure, this book provides a comprehensive account of this vast country's history. It includes coverage on the conquest and rule of Russia by the Mongol Golden Horde; and the reign of terror by Ivan the Terrible.

Contains more than 600 entries about ghosts, hauntings, related paranormal phenomenon, the people who investigate them, and the key theories about what causes them. This encyclopedia compiles research on the available theories about what causes ghosts. It also includes black-and-white photographs, and a bibliographical listing for further reading.

Central America is a tiny region, broken into seven smaller nations. This book focuses on the political events and cultural patterns that have shaped the region. It develops special themes, such as the causes of unity and disunity on the isthmus and the economic pressures on the rain forest from farming and tourism.

Providing a narrative and relating the central events that have shaped the country, this work discusses the various aspects of Ireland's history, including political, economic, cultural, social and foreign affairs. It offers coverage including: Pagan Ireland; The arrival of Christianity; Viking and Norman invasions; and, Protestant power.

Designed to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a way of learning about the history of America. Each book includes information on what was happening in the arts, sciences, popular culture, fashion, and music. They include 100 or more photographs, box features, pull-out quotations, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index.

Contains more than 2,000 entries on various aspects of phobias, fears, and anxieties. This book contains entries that explain the aspects of this topic, from defining anxieties, fears, and phobias to specific types of phobias, and from causes and symptoms to treatments. It also provides a historical overview of the subject.

With the increase in natural disasters, the burgeoning world population is clearly expanding faster than our disaster reduction technology. This illustrated work provides a source on historical earthquakes and volcanic eruptions from throughout the world. It includes not only geologic events, but also examples of historical earthquakes.

Discusses more than 200 American Indian tribes of North America, as well as prehistoric peoples and civilizations. Arranged alphabetically by tribe or group, this comprehensive work summarizes the historical record - locations, migrations, contacts with non-Indians, wars, and more - and includes several tribal affairs and issues.