An account of Franklin Roosevelt's battle against the power industry to bring electricity to rural communities in the United States.When Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in the depths of the Depression, high tension―or high voltage―power lines had been marching across the country for decades, delivering urban Americans a parade of life-transforming inventions from electric lights and radios to refrigerators and washing machines. But most rural Americans still l...

Embark on an unforgettable journey with this captivating audiobook collection featuring four of Jules Verne's most beloved novels: "20000 Leagues Under the Sea," "Around the World in Eighty Days," "Journey to the Center of the Earth," and "The Mysterious Island." Known as the father of science fiction, Jules Verne's timeless tales transport listeners to extraordinary worlds filled with adventure, discovery, and the boundless possibilities of human imaginat...

This booklet is designed to help those of you who are making a decision on purchasing a new refrigerator versus keeping the one you have based on your warranty.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Transform your classroom and captivate your students with gamified learning!This practical book equips educators with strategies and tools to integrate game elements into their teaching. Learn how to boost student engagement, motivation, and academic achievement.Author John Riggs draws from his 10+ years of experience revamping his own middle school classes with gamification. He guides you step-by-step t...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve deep into the lush landscapes of Botswana's renowned wetland, a haven for diverse aquatic plants, mesmerizing floating gardens, and thriving wildlife habitats. Learn about the delicate balance that sustains this unique ecosystem and the ongoing efforts to restore and protect its natural beauty. In this captivating book, you will discover the intricate relationships between the plants, animals, and people of the Okavango Delta. Exp...

Ready to transform your classroom into a dynamic and engaging space where learning is not just a task, but an exciting adventure? "Play to Learn: Increase Student Outcomes Through Meaningful Play" is the key to unlocking the full potential of your students and revolutionizing your teaching approach.Boost Student Success: Discover how gamification can motivate and engage students like never before, leading to improved academic performance.

Transform your classroom and captivate your students with gamified learning!This practical book equips educators with strategies and tools to integrate game elements into their teaching. Learn how to boost student engagement, motivation, and academic achievement.Author John Riggs draws from his 10+ years of experience revamping his own middle school classes with gamification. He guides you step-by-step through concepts like rewards, competition, storytellin...

Ready to transform your classroom into a dynamic and engaging space where learning is not just a task, but an exciting adventure? "Play to Learn: Increase Student Outcomes Through Meaningful Play" is the key to unlocking the full potential of your students and revolutionizing your teaching approach.Boost Student Success: Discover how gamification can motivate and engage students like never before, leading to improved academic performance.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ready to transform your classroom into a dynamic and engaging space where learning is not just a task, but an exciting adventure? "Play to Learn: Increase Student Outcomes Through Meaningful Play" is the key to unlocking the full potential of your students and revolutionizing your teaching approach.Boost Student Success: Discover how gamification can motivate and engage students like never...

Ruth and Esther theologically examines Ruth and Esther as moral agents who overcome gendered violence with moral courage and imagination.In this volume of the Belief commentary series, Marcia Y. Riggs brings a womanist, social-ethical reading of the books of Ruth and Esther to reveal the intersection of various forms of gendered violence—social, political, ethnic, economic. Riggs insightfully invites readers to examine how Ruth and Esther are social actors...

Featuring insights from influential figures like Pope Francis and Albert Gore alongside contributions from over thirty esteemed authors, Climate Chaos: Killing People, Places and the Planet charts a transformative path from despair to optimism. Grounded in rigorous scientific research, the book unflinchingly exposes the links between industries such as coal, fossil fuels, chemical factories, liquor, tobacco, and others, and their role in accelerating global warming and mass displa...

Expression in Contested Public Spaces: Free Speech and Civic Engagement addresses how people express themselves and their differences, in ways that amplify the many voices central to the mission of democracy. This book investigates in what ways and in what discursive forms people interrupt the status quo or unjust practices to advance positive social change. The chapters feature research activity, engaged scholarship, and creative expression to boldly frame the issues of free spee...