World ndevelopment report 2003 argues that polarized societies have difficulties coordinating actios to eliminate externalities and provide public goods. It stresses that ensuring economic growth and improved management of the planet's ecosystem requires a reduction in poverty and inequality at all levels

The supplementary material especially designed for parents and teachers to increase awareness about global warming phenomenon among children and youth. Perfect both for curriculum and non-curriculum activities

An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change

Lucy"s life consists of constant lonliness that is until she saves Peter"s life. Now she is a part of his family, and with a strong heart and fate on her side, others begin to realize what a terrific person she is, especially Jack, Peter's brother. An extraordinarily true-to-life sequence of events begin to take place as Lucy and Jack become closer and learn more about each other and themselves than one would ever expect from such coincidental, yet believable events

Does sex make it impossible for men and women to be true friends? The film chronicles this dilemma through the eleven year relationship between Harry and Sally who meet in college, then pursue their own lives until they reconnect ten years later

These Wordscape posters introduce students to English words in active and memorable ways, but they can also be used like any other picture to bring life and realism to lessons and to motivate learners to produce language

This book is about the situation on our planet. What would be if the polar ice caps melted

Through the centuries, nearly four hundred pets lived in the White House. Some were ordinary. Some were extraordinary. This books gives informaton about the wackiest pets, which lived in the White House

Ideal for today`s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers

Ideal for today`s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers