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Each book in the Reference Shelf series
offers extensive exploration of a topic of importance in modern society,
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The Brain
Explores the basic physiological structure and
processes of the human brain, its development and deterioration, as
well as its role in human consciousness and behavior.
◘ ISBN
978-0-8242-1088-5
◘ February 2009
◘ $50
◘ $55 outside U.S. & Canada
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Internet Safety
Analyzes how the Internet’s social networking
capabilities can be misused, resulting in cyber-bullying, stalking,
and other excesses, and what one can do to prevent such outcomes.
◘ ISBN
978-0-8242-1089-2
◘ April 2009
◘ $50
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U.S. National Debate Topic 2009-2010
Social Services for the Poor
Devoted to the topic assigned for the National High
School Debate for the 2009-2010 school year, this book will be
invaluable for students preparing for the tournament.
◘ ISBN
978-0-8242-1090-8
◘ June 2009
◘ $50
◘ $55 outside U.S. & Canada
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Immigration in the United States
Discusses trends in immigration in the United
States, including the
demographic makeup of today’s newcomers, the status of undocumented
workers, their impact on the economy and culture, and the
trepidation felt by many native-born citizens toward these new
residents.
◘ ISBN
978-0-8242-1091-5
◘ August 2009
◘ $50
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The Paranormal
Surveys various supernatural phenomena, from ghosts
and extra sensory perception (ESP), to UFOs and cryptozoology,
examining whether they have any scientific validity and why people
find them so fascinating.
◘ ISBN
978-0-8242-1092-2
◘ October
2009
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Representative American Speeches 2008-2009
This compilation of the year’s most notable speeches
from politics, business, and academia gives a concise snapshot of the
year’s most significant issues.
◘ ISBN
978-0-8242-1093-9
◘ December
2009
◘ $50
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U.S. & Canada
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On The Brain
"Editor Kenneth Partridge has assembled an impressive variety of essays recently published in some
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On Internet Safety
"his volume offers useful articles on a wide range of issues related to Internet safety and should remain useful for at least a few years. Recommended for high school and public libraries."
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