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Every day, citizens of the United States and Canada see television dramas and movies about criminals and prisons, but the real world of incarceration remains hidden from most people's experience.

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Not long ago, Ireland was a country dealing with poverty and violence.

50 amazing art projects inspired by masterpieces, now in eBook format.

In 1498 Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama became the first European to set foot on the shores of Mozambique.

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Dramatic True Tales of Thomas Edison, Catherine the Great, Boss Tweed, Queen Elizabeth I, and More What do Mother Theresa, Honest Abe, and Mahatma Gandhi have in common?

Substance-related disorders are among the most prevalent of all mental disorders.

Most people cringe when they hear the word physics.

The daughter of Puerto Rican parents, Sonia Sotomayor won scholarships to Princeton and Yale before launching her impressive legal career.

Find out what it takes to be a member of the military.

Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, was once known as the Gold Coast because of its vast deposits of this precious mineral.

The subject of juvenile detention is a major issue for Canadian and U.

Find out what it takes to be a politician with character.

A member of the EU since 1973, the United Kingdom is made up mostly of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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Africa is the worlds poorest continent, and it also has the worlds fastest-growing population.

Special days are times for fun and togetherness.

Leading the way to developmentThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding the role and mission of the United Nations Development Programme, providing you with the essential information and saving time.

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The vast North African country of Algeria became independent in 1962 after a brutal eight-year-long war against France.

The combination of breathtaking scenic beauty, fabulous wildlife, and peace-loving citizens makes Botswana a favorite of tourists from all over the world.

Since its founding in 1949, the People's Republic of China has been a one-party state in which the Chinese Communist Party holds a monopoly of political power.

Africa, the world's second-largest continent, is home to more than 50 countries.

The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuriesand at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well.

Art is a wonderful way to communicate.

As one of the most powerful countries in Europe, France is a key player in the EU.

A member of the EU since 1995, Sweden is one of the most stable and peaceful countries in the world.

Schizophrenia, the most severe of the mental disorders, usually begins in late adolescence or young adulthood.

In 1976, at the death of its longtime leader Mao Zedong, China was in a state of economic stagnation and social chaos.

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The early history of Liberia was promising.

Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and privileges to which every individual is entitled.

The Egyptian civilization along the Nile River was one of the ancient world's earliest and most influential empires.

See the world through Edgar Degas' eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.

When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Cassie McCauley watched in horror from her classroom on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River.

Ethnic or racial classifications often say more about culture and shared experience than about genetics or common ancestry.

Welcome to the exciting world of forensic science, where every contact leaves a trace!

Imagine taking a medication meant to heal you only to discover that the drug rotted your bones, made your teeth fall out, and filled you with a radioactive element called radium.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national agency dedicated to investigation federal crimes.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national agency dedicated to investigation federal crimes.

The Complete Book of Presidents and States for grades 4 to 6 features interesting information on each U.

Even before the country became independent in 1962, Rwanda's two largest ethnic groups, the Hutu and Tutsi, were often at war.

In one wing of Sweden's top-security prison, red drapes hang from the ceiling while small candles burn on an altar and men kneel in prayer; prisoners can apply to spend some of their sentence in religious meditation.

What do a ghost story, a wise saying, and a holiday celebration all have in common?

Ethiopia, unlike most African countries, remained mostly free from European colonial influence.

For several decades during the 20th century, communism was one of the world's dominant forms of government.

Have you heard of Anansi, the mischief-making spider from Africa?

It took decades, and a Constitutional amendment, for all American women to get the right to vote.