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Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Presents illustrated overviews of the physical geography, history, population, culture, society, politics, and economy of Southeast Asia; discusses the region's future; and includes a chronology and a further reading list.
Author
Publisher
Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Flying the notorious 'Hump' route between India and China in 1943, a twin engine Curtiss-Wright C-46 plane suffered engine failure and crashed over the mountainous, remote border country. Among the passengers and crew were celebrated CBS journalist Eric Sevareid, a Soviet double-agent posing as an OSS operative, and General 'Vinegar Joe' Stillwell's personal political adviser. Against the odds, all but one of the twenty-one people on the doomed aircraft...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Annawadi is a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport, and as India starts to prosper, Annawadians are electric with hope. Abdul, a reflective and enterprising Muslim teenager, sees "a fortune beyond counting" in the recyclable garbage that richer people throw away. Asha, a woman of formidable wit and deep scars from a childhood in rural poverty, has identified an alternate route to the middle class: political corruption....
Author
Language
English
Description
Containing more than two hundred examinations of different aspects of the war, the book questions why the American military ignored the lessons taught by previous encounters with insurgency forces; probes the use of group think and mind control by the North Vietnamese; and explores the role technology played in shaping the way the war was fought. Of course, the book also reveals the "dirty little secrets," the truth behind such aspects of the conflict...
Author
Series
History volume 14
Publisher
Zak Books
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the civilizations, empires, and kingdoms of Asia and Africa from the early fifteenth century to the late eighteenth century, including Muslim sultanates, the Ming Dynasty, and the Manchus.
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
From award-winning ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman, and written using exclusive interviews and information comes the definitive account of the dramatic story that gripped the world: the miracle rescue of twelve boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave miles underground for nearly three weeks. Gutman recounts this amazing story in depth and from every angle, exploring their time in the cave, the failed plans and human...
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A 2019 EDGAR AWARDS NOMINEE (BEST FACT CRIME) • A BANFF MOUNTAIN BOOK AWARDS FINALIST
Two modern adventurers sought a treasure possessed by the legendary "Wild Men of Borneo." One found riches. The other vanished forever into an endless jungle. Had he shed civilization-or lost his mind? Global headlines suspected murder. Lured by these mysteries, New York Times bestselling author Carl Hoffman journeyed to find the truth, discovering that nothing...
Author
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"For seven long years hundreds of young US airmen flew sortie after sortie against North Vietnam's formidable and strategically important bridge, dodging a heavy concentration of anti-aircraft fire and enemy MiG planes. Many American airmen were shot down, killed, or captured and taken to the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" POW camp. But after each air attack, when the smoke cleared and the debris settled, the bridge stubbornly remained standing. For the...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Archery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in recreational archery. The book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer-from basic skills and equipment to effective and safe training methods. There are chapters on both recurve and compound bows, the two most popular bow types, as well as information on how to track your progress. Topics included in this book are: Compound and Recurve bows Archery equipment...
15) India
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Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"India is a nation both ancient and modern. Founded in 1947, its history dates back 4,000 years. The majority of India's workforce is comprised of farmers; yet its overall economic growth stands among the world's greatest. While its traditionalist society disenfranchises parts of the population, it has successfully carried out the largest free elections in the world. Seven hundred active languages and over one billion people characterize the Republic...
16) China
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
China has become a global leader in the 21st century, relying on its military, economy, and diplomacy to project influence and become a superpower. With a billion and a half people, China's population is the largest in the world today and one of the most advanced, enjoying the fruits of a technology industry that has grown to become second to none. --
17) Afghanistan
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
As a landlocked country in central Asia, the region now known as Afghanistan has stood at the crossroads of empires from ancient to early modern times. Today, the country remains at the forefront of international attention as numerous terrorist organizations operate within its borders, and the ongoing war between the United States, its allies, and rebel forces is nearly two decades old. Rife with economic strife and poverty, plagued by terrorist activity...
18) Russia
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"As the world's largest nation, the Russian Federation has become a key player in world affairs since the turn of the 21st century. Events within Russia and surrounding former Soviet republics have raised questions about whether Russia's government has successfully transitioned away from the totalitarianism of the Soviet Union to a federal democracy. At the same time, international relations between Russia and the West contain echoes of Cold War distrust,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book describes the key events that took place in the Pacific theater during World War II, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battles of Midway and Okinawa. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two "A Closer Look" special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The astonishing true account of John Chapman, Medal of Honor recipient and Special Ops Combat Controller, and his heroic one-man stand during the Afghan War, as he sacrificed his life to save the lives of 23 comrades-in-arms."--Provided by publisher.