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Archaeologists look for artifacts left behind by previous civilizations. Artifacts are considered as buried treasure because they give clues as to how people lived a long time ago. In this book, you're going to learn about the top dig sites in North America, Africa, Asia and Europe. What did archaeologists find in this places?
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The human digestive system works by introducing water and enzymes into food in order to extract nutrients and minerals from it. This process is assisted by smooth, involuntary muscles along the tract that help push food along. All waste products are excreted at the end of the digestive cycle. Charts that show the inner workings of the digestive system make it easier for students to visualize precisely how the process works. This may be easier for...
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The challenging geography and poor infrastructure of many Pacific nations mean digital financial services (DFS) are a particularly effective means of enhancing financial inclusion in the region. However, a number of major challenges confront DFS in the Pacific, including the establishment of reliable agent networks and the building of sufficient consumer trust in DFS for it to become a viable payments channel. This report examines the current use...
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The satisfaction derived from savoring a steak or indulging in an ice cream sundae is only one aspect of a larger process that occurs in the human digestive system. From the moment food enters our mouths until long after we have finished a meal, the body engages in an extensive routine designed to retain nutrients and discard waste. This comprehensive book examines all the vital components involved in consuming and digesting food as well as the diseases...
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Emerging and new digital technologies have the potential to help countries tackle climate change, build climate and disaster resilience, and enhance environmental sustainability. This publication aims to inform and influence the strategic deployment of digital technologies in developing Asia. It provides an overview of the available technology types and their applications and assesses opportunities and barriers for their uptake. The publication provides...
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Over half a century ago, in The Gutenberg Galaxy (1962), Marshall McLuhan noted that the overlap of traditional print and new electronic media like radio and television produced widespread upheaval in personal and public life: Even without collision, such co-existence of technologies and awareness brings trauma and tension to every living person. Our most ordinary and conventional attitudes seem suddenly twisted into gargoyles and grotesques. Familiar...
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This report explores digital solutions that can support the core business processes of public health insurance operators in Asia and the Pacific. It draws on examples from low- and middle-income countries from the region and beyond to demonstrate how digital solutions have improved health insurance management and administration. To support decision-making on potential investments, the report identifies key success factors for integrating new technologies...
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In “Nonfiction Writers Dig Deep”, some of today's most celebrated writers for children share essays that describe a critical part of the informational writing process that is often left out of classroom instruction.
To craft engaging nonfiction, professional writers choose topics that fascinate them and explore concepts and themes that reflect their passions, personalities, beliefs, and experiences in the world. By scrutinizing the information,...
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Fantastic Universe started publishing in 1953 and continued until March 1960. It was one of the better magazines to launch during the boom in science fiction magazines publishing. It published many important stories' by some of the fields best known writers. This is our third Fantastic universe Superpack. Collected in this over sized edition are more than 100,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction!
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A Study Guide for Seamus Heaney's "Digging," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
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A Study Guide for Anne Tyler's "Digging to America," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
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Despite the current survivor-affirming awareness around sexual violence, child sexual abuse, most notably when it's a family member or friend, is still a very taboo topic. There are approximately 42 million child sexual abuse survivors in the U.S. and millions of bystanders who look the other way as the abuse occurs and cover for the harm-doers with no accountability. Documentary filmmaker and survivor of child sexual abuse and adult rape, Aishah...
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A Study Guide for Thomas Hardy's "Ah, Are You Digging on My Grave?," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
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Enjoy a solid, easy-to-understand overview of inductive Bible study with Rose's Bible Study Made Easy.
Featuring charts, simple summaries, and practical tips, this quick guide is a great introduction to Bible study, going step-by-step through the basic principles. Discover how to use concordances, find out how to dig deeper with Bible dictionaries, and learn how to apply God's Word to your life through inductive Bible studies. It covers the following:
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16) Earth Movers
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Follow along in this sturdy activity book of trivia, facts and fun as Pat the Builder tells you all about earth movers! Earthmovers are big and lots of fun! They haul and push and dig! Maybe someday you will get to use one!
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To reach freedom, the most famous escapers of all time have been willing to endure the most horrific conditions-and the direst consequences if caught. The collection of tales in The Greatest Escape Stories Ever Told is gripping as only true life-and-death struggles can be: Papillon fighting through the jungles of Guiana only to commit himself to the open ocean in a sixteen-foot boat rather than face a life in exile; Rocky Gause dodging bullets as...
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Read along with Disney! Elena and her friend Naomi go on a dig and discover that hundreds of magical, mischievous creatures are about to descend upon Avalor, threatening to wreak havoc! Naomi's abilities will be put to the test... will Elena and Naomi save the day?
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The Prodigal Son is one of the most beloved parables in the Bible. Dig into Jesus' story of grace and love. Learn life lessons from the loving father, the wayward younger son, and the judgmental older brother. Comparison charts help explain the story in powerful ways. Includes discussion questions for personal use or small groups.
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