John Allen
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Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Green and Environmental Careers - Career Collection Spotlight
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STEM Careers - Career Collection Spotlight
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"Emphasis on environmental issues has made high-tech careers related to the environment and energy technology among the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at high-tech environmental and energy technology jobs ranging from fuel cell engineers to environmental analysts to renewable energy project developers"--Amazon.com....
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Cancel culture refers to the act of punishing individuals, usually by way of social media, for words or actions deemed unacceptable. Whatever its impact, cancel culture owes its rise to social media. Often it involves a kind of boycott"--
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Already contacts between virus-carrying animals and humans are increasing due to loss of habitat, population growth, climate change, and other factors. Global travel means that an outbreak can race around the world within weeks. A sudden outbreak like COVID-19 can overwhelm the richest nations and leave their health systems struggling to catch up. And poorer countries can face health crises that quickly spiral out of control. The variety of possible...
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Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Vaccinations have long been a part of routine health care in the United States and most nations around the world. Focus on drug company profits often leads to political disputes. Observers worry that vaccines are provided first to nations that can pay for them, leaving poorer countries unprotected. Vaccines of all kinds have become one of the mainstays of health care in an interconnected world. Because they are so important, vaccines like those for...
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Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
" Home is where the heart is. Security, comfort, even love, are all feelings that are centered on the humble abode. But what if there is more to the feeling of being at home? Neuroanthropologist John S. Allen believes that the human habitat is one of the most important products of human cognitive, technological, and cultural evolution over the past two million years. In Home, Allen argues that to "feel at home" is more than just an expression, but...
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Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
An analysis of the controversial and secretive religious organization known as Opus Dei sheds light on the group's history, its tenets, and its influence within the Vatican hierarchy and on the politics and policies of the Catholic Church.
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Publisher
Image Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
As secularism gains influence, and increasing numbers see religion as dull and backward, Robert Barron wants to illuminate how beautiful, intelligent, and relevant the Catholic faith is. In this compelling new book-drawn from conversations with and narrated by award-winning Vatican journalist John L. Allen, Jr.-Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, proclaims in vivid language the goodness and truth of the Catholic tradition. Through...
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Publisher
Loyola Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"My Life with the Saints is James Martin’s story of how his life has been shaped by some surprising friends—the saints of the Catholic Church. In his modern classic memoir, Martin introduces us to saints throughout history—from St. Peter to Dorothy Day, St. Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa—and chronicles his lifelong friendships with them. Filled with fascinating tales, Martin’s funny, vibrant, and stirring book invites readers to discover...
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Publisher
Research & Education Association
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This complete CDL test prep package features the latest information on the testing and licensing requirements in all 50 states. Learn the facts about the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Rules, and Licensing, so you'll be well informed on the rules of the road.
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Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
A collection of Archbishop Tutu's historic speeches, interviews and sermons, demonstrating Tutu's moral vision regarding topics such as democracy in Africa, human rights in conflict situations, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, homosexual inclusion in the church, and more.
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Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A healthy building does more than conserve resources: it improves the health and productivity of the people inside. Joseph Allen and John Macomber look at everything from the air we breathe to the water we drink to how light, sound, and materials impact our performance and wellbeing and drive business profit"--
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