Jim Gallagher
1) Gun control
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Historically, gun ownership has always held an important place in American culture. Today, Americans own more than 360 million guns, and many view firearms as a symbol of self-reliance and a critical defense against the threat of government tyranny. Others, however, are concerned about the high rate of gun violence in the United States, particularly the rising number of mass shootings and school shootings. Americans are deeply divided over the best...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This book in the Major U.S. Historical Wars series examines the events that led up to the 1991 Gulf War, the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the subsequent occupation and reconstruction of that country by the United States and its allies. It discusses the political and military strategies that were employed in these conflicts, and provides information about key people, battles, and events. Although U.S. troops were withdrawn from Iraq in 2012, the sectarian...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In his short NFL career, Patrick Mahomes has proven time and again that he can make positive things happen even in the toughest situations. Teammates, sportswriters, and fans use the phrase "Mahomes Magic" when referring to the amazing and improbable plays he makes on a weekly basis, thanks to his athletic ability and understanding of the game"--
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Some people contend that white supremacist beliefs are confined to the fringes of American society. Others, however, believe that in recent years an increase in anti-immigrant political rhetoric has emboldened white nationalists. Statistics gathered by federal law-enforcement agencies show that Hispanics are among the groups most commonly attacked in America today"--
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"There is a long and ugly history of violent encounters between law enforcement officers and Americans of color, particularly Black Americans. About 1,000 Americans are killed each year by law-enforcement officers, and numerous studies have found a link between race and police killings"--
Author
Series
Publisher
OTTN Publishing
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the causes of the 2003 Iraq war, explaining the origins of Iraq, the reasons for its 1990 invasion of Kuwait, the 1991 Gulf War and subsequent U.N. efforts to disarm Iraq, and the U.S. desire to remove Saddam Hussein from power"--Provided by publisher.
16) Heroin
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, nature, sources, and effects of heroin, the dangers of its use, and treatment for addiction to it.
Author
Publisher
Enslow
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The process of becoming a teen is not easy, especially when you have to deal with a lot of extreme emotions. Every feeling has its own unique causes and problems, and each one is experienced differently by guys and girls. This series takes a fun approach to these issues by addressing them in a reversible book format, one side for guys and the other side for girls. The reader can access in-depth discussion and practical advice that applies to him or...