The Annenbergs


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"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.




3D Cadastre


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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Delft University of Technology, 2004.




Geo-information for Disaster Management


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Geo-information technology can be of considerable use in disaster management, but with considerable challenge in integrating systems, interoperability and reliability. This book provides a broad overview of geo-information technology, software, systems needed, currently used and to be developed for disaster management. The text invites discussion on systems and requirements for use of geo-information under time and stress constraints and unfamiliar situations, environments and circumstances.




Cadastre 2014


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Wilma Rudolph


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A biography on the life of Wilma Rudolph, hero of the 1960 Rome Olympics. Written in graphic-novel format.




Nathan Hale


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Recounts the life of Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, whose decision to become a spy for General George Washington cost him his life.




Hiss Me Deadly


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Chet Gecko is hired by Principal Zero to investigate the disappearance of valuable items from Emerson Hicky Elementary--including Mama Gecko's pearls.




Thomas Jefferson


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"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of President Thomas Jefferson, who authored the Declaration of Independence"--Provided by publisher.




Jumping Into Nothing


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Nine-year-old Sophie tries to deal with her fear of jumping off the high diving board at the community pool by listing other things she is afraid of doing and forcing herself to do them.




Sitting Bull


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A biographical look at the childhood of Sitting Bull, one of the greatest Sioux warriors to fight against the white man.