Brian Martinez's Library
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| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9781585423316 | Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History | Penny Le Couteur, Jay Burreson | Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change as small as the position of an atom can lead to enormous alterations in the properties of a substance-which, in turn, can result in great historical shifts.With lively prose and an eye for colorful and unusual details, Le Couteur and Burreson offer a novel way to understand the shaping of civilization and the workings of our contemporary world. | Jeremy P Tarcher |
| 9780198610724 | Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary | This third edition of the Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary covers over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary Spanish and English, with brand-new words in each language. The grammar supplement provides full information on all the key points of Spanish and English grammar, including verb tables for quick reference, and a correspondence section gives example letters, emails, resumes, and new help with text messaging. Because language is now studied in the context of its culture, the existing culture section has been revised and expanded to offer lively and useful information on life in the Spanish-speaking world. This is the perfect reference for anyone needing an affordable, portable Spanish dictionary. | Oxford University Press | |
| Political Parties Of The United States | ||||
| 9781580495783 | Romeo And Juliet | William Shakespeare | "Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,"With these first lines, Shakespeares timeless play of young love and untimely death begins; as in life, it is sometimes comic, sometimes tragic, always poignantly beautiful. While our emotions are moved by the imagery and rhythms of Shakespeares verse, our minds are delighted by the sharpness of his insights into life, death, and the human condition.Written in the mid-1590s, the play is regarded as one of the Bards earliest masterpieces. To make Romeo and Juliet more accessible for the modern reader, our Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossary of the more difficult words, as well as convenient sidebar notes to enlighten the reader on aspects that may be confusing or overlooked. In doing this, it is our intention that the reader may more fully enjoy the beauty of the verse, the wisdom of the insights, and the impact of the drama. | Prestwick House Inc. |
| 9780816041947 | Supreme Court Justices: A Biographical Dictionary (Facts On File Library Of American History) | Timothy L. Hall | Offers brief biographies of the men and women who have been appointed to the Supreme Court and discusses important cases they have decided. | Facts on File |
| 9781616088231 | The CIA World Factbook 2013 | Central Intelligence Agency | From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2013 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world’s nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2013.For each country, The CIA World Factbook 2013 includes:Detailed maps with new geopolitical data Statistics on the population of each country, with details on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure New data on military expenditures and capabilities Information on each country’s climate and natural hazards Details on prominent political parties, and contact information for diplomatic consultation Facts on transportation and communication infrastructure And much more!Also included are appendixes with useful abbreviations, international environmental agreements, international organizations and groups, weight and measure conversions, and more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this is a must-have resource for students, travelers, journalists, and business people with a desire to know more about their world. | Skyhorse |
| 9780816027484 | The Civil Rights Movement (Eyewitness History (Hardcover)) | Sanford Wexler, Introduction By Julian Bond Sanford Wexler | Eyewitness History is an interdisciplinary and multicultural series that reveals how significant events were seen and interpreted by people from all levels of society. Excerpts from primary sources -- memoirs, diaries, letters, newspapers, speeches, advertisements, and more -- provide a wide range of viewpoints and enhance a compelling narrative, prompting students to develop the critical-thinking skills that allow them to construct their own opinions about the people and their times.A Complete PerspectiveEach volume is a comprehensive and self-contained reference work that features:-- Hundreds of eyewitness accounts that bring history to life-- Essays starting each chapter, that provide historical context and that highlight major events and attitudes of the period-- Chronologies that provide a detailed historical perspective-- Contemporary illustrations and photographs-- Excerpts from relevant documents of the day-- Brief biographies of key individuals, personalizing historic eventsSome volumes also contain maps and graphs that provide visual context, helping students gain a richer understanding of historical events.A Rich Mosaic of Eyewitness Accounts from Past ErasExcellent for students and general readers, the Eyewitness History series deepens readers' understanding.From the origins of the struggle after the Civil War to its present-day legacy, The Civil Rights Movement covers the full course of this essentially American phenomenon, collecting the words and thoughts of those who lived through the desegregation of schools, the bus boycotts, the sit-ins, the freedom rides, and the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Facts on File |
| 9780028648545 | The Constitution And Its Amendments | Newman | Provides A Chronological History Of The Constitution's Seven Articles And Twenty-seven Amendments To Date, Placing Them In The Context Of The Social, Political, And Judicial Events That Formed Them, And Examining Contemporary Issues And Court Cases Where Constitutional Interpretation Plays A Key Role. Vol. 1, From Preamble To Article 2, Section 1 -- Vol. 2, From Article 2, Section 2, To First Amendment: Subversive Speech -- Vol. 3, From First Amendment: Libel And Defamation To Tenth Amendment -- Vol. 4, From Eleventh Amendment To Twenty-seventh Amendment. Roger K. Newman, Editor In Chief. Includes Indexes. | Holiday House |
| 9780786888160 | The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules For Discovering The Successful Student In Every Child | Ron Clark | Now in paperback, Ron Clark's New York Times bestseller that's changing America one child at a time!The runaway bestseller that's a must-have for every parent and teacher. How many authors would travel coast to coast on a bus to get their book into as many hands as possible? Not many. But that's just what Ron Clark, author of The Essential 55, did to keep his book and message in the public eye. And it worked. After his Oprah appearance, sales skyrocketed: we've sold more than 850,000 copies in six months! The book sat tenaciously on the New York Times bestseller list for 11 weeks. Ron Clark was featured on the Today show, and in the Chicago Tribune, Good Housekeeping, and the New York Daily News -- not to mention the calls we've received from teachers and parents who want to get their hands on Ron's guidelines for teaching children.Now in paperback, The Essential 55 will be the perfect book for parents and teachers to slip into their own backpacks, to read on the train or at lunch, and to highlight the sections that resonate for them. And with an author who is truly a partner in getting his message to the masses, we just can't lose. | Hyperion |
| The Fifth Amendment | ||||
| The First Amendment | ||||
| 9780838447253 | The Grammar Book. An ESL/EFL Teacher's Course | Marianne & Larsen-Freeman, Diane Celce-murcia | In this highly acclaimed revision, grammatical descriptions and teaching suggestions are organized into sections dealing with Form, Meaning, and Use. The Grammar Book, 2/e helps teachers and future teachers grasp the linguistic system and details of English grammar, providing more information on how structures are used at the discourse level. | Newberry House Publishers |
| The Nineteenth Amendment | ||||
| 9780198662242 | The Oxford Companion To The Mind (Oxford Companions) | The Oxford Companion to the Mind is a classic. Published in 1987, to huge acclaim, it immediately took its place as the indispensable guide to the mysteries - and idiosyncracies - of the human mind. In no other book can the reader find discussions of concepts such as language, memory, and intelligence, side by side with witty definitions of common human experiences such as the 'cocktail-party' and 'halo' effects, and the least effort principle.Richard Gregory again brings his wit, wisdom, and expertise to bear on this most elusive of subjects. Research into the mind and brain has moved on in bounds in recent years, and interest in the subject has never been so high. There has been a shift in focus away from Freud's concept of the unconscious onto consciousness itself. The new edition of the Companion includes three 'mini symposia' - on consciousness, brain scanning, and artificial intelligence - with contributions from a number of specialists, and encompassing a range of approaches.Cultural as well as scientific in approach, this accessible book offers authoritative descriptions and analysis. With new entries on controversial topics such as artificial life, attachment theory, caffeine, cruetly, drama, extra-terrestrial intelligence, genetics of mental illness, imagination, lying, puzzles, and twins, this highly-anticipated second edition explores the most intriguing of subjects. | Oxford University Press | |
| The Radical Politics Of Thomas Jefferson | ||||
| The Rights Of Students | ||||
| The Second Amendment | ||||
| 9781568023571 | The Supreme Court A To Z | Kenneth Jost | This comprehensive, alphabetical encyclopedia of 300+ easy-to-read essays is the perfect first resource for anyone who wants reliable information or background material on the significant decisions of the Supreme Court, the history of the Court, the justices, the powers of the Court, and how the institution has evolved from its origins to the present. | Cq Pr |
| 9780894905360 | The Supreme Court Of The United States (American Government In Action) | Michael Kronenwetter | -- Helps teens understand how the American government works.-- Strong curriculum tie-ins. | Enslow Publishers |
| 9780195309256 | The Supreme Court Of The United States: A Student Companion (Oxford Student Companions To American Government) | John J. Patrick | This completely revised and updated third edition to the Young Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States (1994) and The Supreme Court of the United States, second edition (2001) contains a complete, A-to-Z encyclopedia of the Supreme Court, its history, and current operations.This third edition includes new articles on six cases: American Library Association v. United States (2003), Bush v. Gore (2000), Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), Lawrence v. Texasr (2003), Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), and Zelman v. Simmons-Harris (2002). Other new articles cover Fundamental rights doctrine, Intermediate scrutiny, Preferred freedoms doctrine, Strict scrutiny, and National security issues. There are updates to articles on all sitting justices, and new articles on the two newly appointed justices, Chief Justice John Roberts and Samuel Alito.The following 17 articles are updated with new examples and cases: Abortion, Affirmative action, Appointment of justices, Capital punishment, Due process of law, Equality under the Constitution, Federalism, Freedom of speech and press, Impeachment, Jurisdiction, Lemon test, Privacy, right to, Property rights, Religious issues under the Constitution, Rights of the accused, Searches and seizures, Separation of powers. All of the back matter is thoroughly updated. | Oxford University Press |