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Discover the animals of the American mountains! Readers will learn about mammals, birds, reptiles and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in the U.S. mountain habitat. -
Introduces tanks, including their different parts, how to operate a tank, and why they are important in military offenses. -
In this book, readers will learn about the history of planes in the U.S. military, discover what different kinds are being used, and what these thrilling military planes are capable of. Full-color photographs place the reader side by side with the military's most amazing planes! -
In this book, readers will learn about the history of helicopters in the U.S. military, discover what different kinds are being used, and what these thrilling military helicopters are capable of. Full-color photographs place the reader side by side with the military's most amazing helicopters! -
Provides an introduction to light, describes some of its properties and offers experiments to do with it. -
Describes the different types of homes that insects construct, including nests, tunnels, mounds, and hives -
Presents an introduction to rocks, discussing how they are formed, where they are found, and how to start a rock collection. -
Describes what it is like to be in the movie industry, discussing film genres, screenwriters, cinematographers, designers, actors, animation, and film awards. -
Describes what it is like to be a baseball player, discussing spring training, pitching, hitting home runs, the World Series, meeting fans, doing charity work, endorsing products, and managing a team. -
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Introduces credit cards and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. -
Introduces banks, including the different types, their function, and why they are important to both investors and the common public. -
Introduces the fundamentals of energy, including its different forms, how it is stored, and how people use it. -
Introduces some of the animals that live in American temperate forests and tropical rain forests, including such creatures as the black bear, great horned owl, garter snake, Hawaiian honeycreeper, and coqui frog. -
Discover Earth's amazing peninsulas in this fun and informative book. Readers will learn about the formation of peninsulas, learn about different kinds, and explore some of the world's most famous peninsulas. Stunning photography captures the natural beauty and life on this landform. -
Describes the formation, flora and fauna, and geography of the world's mountains, including the Rockies and Mount Everest. -
Describes the formation of islands and the development and variety of plant and animal life on different islands. -
Introduces glaciers, describing their formation, geography, and effects on the surrounding land and people. -
Introduces caves, describing their characteristics, different types, and the animals that live in them. -
Explains what canyons are, how they are formed, and where they can be found around the world. -
Doctors Without Borders provides medical attention to those in need. This remarkable organization has even won a Nobel Peace Prize for its services. Students will be inspired as they read about the good deeds of this organization. -
Amazing mountain animals fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that make their home in high places. Young learners will read about each animals unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the mountains. -
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This colorful book explores the history and function of satellites and how they have helped scientists explore outerspace. Readers will also learn that we rely on satellites for communications, mapping, and many other things. -
This fascinating book explores the history and work of astronauts, the rigors of astronaut training, and what it is like to live and work in space. Brief bios on our most famous astronauts are also included. -
Aircraft carriers are truly the fortresses of the sea! Students will get an inside-out view of these incredible floating cities, from how they are constructed to how they function as important parts of a country's defense. Students also will learn about the various aircraft that are on board and the crew that keeps aircraft carriers in ship shape! -
La traducción jurídica puede ser entendida, al igual que muchos otros tipos de traducción, como una actividad en la que confluyen factores de diversos tipos: el ordenamiento jurídico, las culturas de partida y de llegada, el traductor, el cliente, etc. Sin embargo, en la reflexión sobre la misma, en muchas ocasiones algunos de ellos parecen no verse reflejados. De tal modo, se diría que la traducción jurídica se entiende como una actividad mucho más constringente y rígida. En multitud de ocasiones se ha descrito al traductor como un profesional que no debe alterar el texto y ha de producir un resultado literal, equivalente y fiel, todo ello en un proceso que, en línea con la teoría vigente, se basa en conceptos como justicia, neutralidad o igualdad. Pues bien, vistos los avances que aparecen en las diferentes disciplinas colindantes y en la teoría del propio Derecho, parece que esta concepción ideal y objetiva de nuestro objeto de estudio dista en gran medida de lo que realmente sucede y de lo que nuestra profesión exige en el día a día. Por tanto, si se presta atención a dichos avances, se llega a la conclusión de que el papel del traductor jurídico cobra una mayor relevancia que la que cabría esperar en un primer momento. De tal modo que ocupa una posición privilegiada para desempeñar la labor de conciliar culturas, lo cual no está exento de controversias éticas y profesionales. -
Este trabajo tiene su origen en un proyecto de investigación financiado por la Conserjería de Economía y Hacienda de la Junta de Castilla y León en su convocatoria de estudios socio-económicos. La Unión Económica y Monetaria (UEM, en adelante) constituyó durante algún tiempo la «niña mimada»-si se me permite la expresión- de los economistas; o, mejor dicho, su objeto propio y, casi, de exclusivo estudio y, desde luego, no les faltaba razón, ya que no descubro nada nuevo si señalo que, en efecto, la UEM es, sobre todo, una realidad económica. Ahora bien, también es una realidad jurídica y, por ello, se hacia preciso un análisis de esta nueva forma de integración, de esta expresión de una «Europa a la carta», si así se quiere decir, desde este punto de vista. Lo que el lector tiene en sus manos es precisamente un primer estudio jurídico sobre lo que se ha considerado por todos uno de los hitos más relevante en el proceso de construcción europea o, incluso, una plasmación -no sé si la primera o ya se han producido más- de lo que algunos ya han denominado la nueva forma política del siglo XXI. -
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In 1878 in Denison, Texas, a man named John Martin looked up into the sky and saw something he could not explain. Americans have been hooked on the possibility of beings from space visiting Earth ever since. A sense of wonder, and reality, are brought to some popular legends of alien encounters and sightings in this volume. The final chapter explores how these legends have become even more popular thanks to movies, television, and literature.
