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Queenstown, New Zealand considers itself 'The Adventure Capital of the World'. Why? People go there to jump from high places, drive extremely fast boats and walk into the mountains and fly back. Why is Queensland such a popular place for adventure? What would you do there?

Giant Pandas are considered the national treasure of China. Unfortunately, these animals are becoming extinct. The people of China are working hard to save pandas from disappearing. Why are they becoming extinct? What are the Chinese people doing to save them?

Zambia, Africa, is nowhere near an ocean, but it is heavily influenced by water. Three great rivers flow through Zambia which impact the lives of the people and animals near them. How do the rivers impact life around them? How can humans protect these valuable rivers?

Dolphins are intelligent animals that live in the ocean. Every year thousands of dolphins swim too close to beaches by mistake and get caught. If left outside the water, they can die. This happened to a dolphin in Texas named Cupid. What happened to Cupid? Was he saved?

Fish River Canyon, Namibia was once home to many wild animals. Over time hunters killed them for food and sport. Now, conservationist Natacha Bateau wants to help. She wants to rescue animals from other areas and bring them back to the canyon. Will Natacha's animal rescue succeed?

Beagles are dogs with an extremely powerful sense of smell. They often work at airports to find illegal or unsafe items. Before they can do the job, they must go through training. What does it take to be on the Beagle Patrol? What happens to dogs that don't make it?

Global warming and the overuse of available traditional fuels have created an environmental crisis. In, Colorado, however, scientists in the windy Rocky Mountains have found alternative fuel sources that could provide a solution. What are these new sources of energy? How can they be used in everyday life?

When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the religious group aimed to destroy any artistic expression that violated their strict interpretation of Islamic rules. A group of Afghan artists risked death by disobeying the Taliban to preserve the artwork of their country. Who are the men that saved Afghanistan's art? How did they do it?

Addressing modern-day process plant operations, this book reveals the important role technicians play in the function of a business unit. It examines operator responsibilities and functions, from recognizing opportunities that will improve process operations to detecting and removing threats to steady-state operation.

Focuses on what English language learners need and want to know. To help students build their vocabulary and increase their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, this title includes: a Learner's Dictionary, an Integrated Thesaurus, a Brief Writer's Handbook, a Built-in Activity Guide, and an Interactive Pronouncing CD-ROM.

Focuses on the individual and coping with death and dying. This title features examples that deal with cross cultural perspectives and the practical matters of death and dying.

Covering such central issues as the responsibilities of case mangers, the skills needed for effective case management, and the context in which case management occurs, this practical text equips students with the fundamental information and skills needed to be effective case managers.

Eckert''s HANDS-ON MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® SERVER 2019 equips you with a solid foundation in basic server administration -- no prior experience required. It empowers you with the knowledge to manage servers on small to large networks and maximize Windows® Server 2019 administration. Using a logical topic flow and step-by-step exercises, it delivers thorough coverage of core Windows® Server 2019 features. You will learn how to deploy Windows® Server 2019 in a variety of different environments -- including those that rely on virtualization and containers -- and how to configure and manage server storage, troubleshoot performance issues and work with common Windows® Server technologies and network services, such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, file sharing, printing and remote access. Numerous hands-on projects and MindTap activities enable you to put what you learn into real-world practice.

A direct response to ongoing research into students'' workflows and preferences, Sellnow/Verderber/Verderber''s COMM6 delivers the best of print and digital resources to meet the needs of all generations and learning styles. It combines an easy-reference, paperback textbook with Chapter Review Cards and an innovative online experience -- all at an affordable price. Delivering comprehensive yet succinct coverage, it integrates the latest research, best practices and timely, relevant examples. It also gives you the convenience of anywhere, anytime learning so you can access the text and interactive learning tools on almost any device.

Examine the essential aspects of modern labor economics from an international perspective with Hyclak/Johnes/Thornton''s highly accessible FUNDAMENTALS OF LABOR ECONOMICS, 3E. This convenient, digital edition provides a comprehensive survey of economic theory and empirical evidence on purely competitive labor markets. These acclaimed authors examine the impact of imperfect competition, incomplete information and uncertainty, and institutional factors -- stemming from government regulation, unions, social norms, and human resource management policies -- on wages and employment opportunities. The latest updates address important issues today, such as wage and income inequality, labor market effects of international migration, the impact of occupational licensing on wages and employment, and labor aspects of the current "gig" economy. First-hand labor economics research and results further enhance your understanding of the world in which you will work and manage employees.

Presents a four-level series for students at secondary level, with a strong International focus. This title combines a communicative approach to learning English with stunning National Geographic images, video and content. This title explores amazing places and fascinating cultures with National Geographic, bringing real people, real places.

The student workbook is designed to help you retain key chapter content. This comprehensive resource includes chapter objective questions, key-term definition queries and multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank and true-or-false problems.

A longtime favorite among students, Acello/Hegner's NURSING ASSISTANT: A NURSING PROCESS APPROACH has prepared more nursing assistants for meaningful careers in acute care, long-term care and home health than any other text. Providing easy-to-understand explanations, the 12th Edition walks you step-by-step through more than 150 procedures, including key skills in patient handling and transfers, wound care, communication, safety and record keeping, as well as special care procedures for patients with medical devices, catheters and physical or mental impairments. Ensuring you have a solid foundation, it also explains essential background information on basic human anatomy, career planning and emerging health care trends. Vibrant color photos and illustrations bring chapter concepts to life, while numerous print and digital study tools help you maximize your course success.