Sins Against Science
Sins Against Science

Author: Judi Nath

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2021-11-08

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1476686394

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Misinformation has had dramatic and dangerous effects, as evidenced by numerous events of the late 2010s and early 2020s. Reading a steady stream of misinformation leads to distrust, potentially leading to conflict in one's family and workplace, and even to civil unrest. At the heart of many such matters is scientific illiteracy. Many people enjoy a life of ease and convenience because of science--and since science also crosses courtrooms, classrooms and cultures, it has great potential to debunk misinformation and untangle the confusion on such issues as vaccines, sexual identity, race and evolution, alternative medicine, and human reproduction. This book addresses those issues and the popular stories, conspiracies, and misleading headlines that circulate across media platforms. Bringing accurate knowledge into people's agendas is challenging, and this book uses science and facts as a basis of every deliberation over laws and policies. The chapters weave together history, politics, human biology, and law, and demonstrate how our lives are dependent on understanding the nature of things.

Asia from Above
Asia from Above

Author: Colonel Roy M. Stanley II

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9781420834895

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"My true story "Bring Joy to Vietnam" comes from my heart's desire to pay homage and bring honor to my thousands of Military Pen Pals from 1963 to 1975 I had the privilege of being bestowed 113 titles from all the Armed Forces which ended up with my being given the title of "Miss South Vietnam." The support I provided for the armed forces at home and at the war sites was both wonderful and terrible. With great sorrow, I would hear from friends of those who were killed, and feel the pain of all who suffered during the war. I treasure all the momentos sent to me by these important friends who appreciated my recognition of their service and sacrifices. I Want to tell you that our "San Diego Insider" show about "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories that featured you won an Emmy. The Emmy Awards ceremony last month at the U.S. Grant hotel, downtown San Diego. Our region includes Las Vegas and Santa Barbara. The nominations are sent to another city to be judged. So someone, somewhere, was impressed with your story. Congratulations! I knew your story was a winner from the beginning. Jack Gates "Joy Wilkerson has had many remarkable careers. All fascinating. She is a bundle of energy, heart and...Joy!" - Jack Gates Channel 4 San Diego Visit the author at http://www.joywilkerson.com

Bacon's Rebellion, 1676
Bacon's Rebellion, 1676

Author: Thomas J. Wertenbaker

Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com

Published: 2009-06

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0806347988

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This volume resumes the story of Governor William Berkeley upon his return from England in 1659, then moves the reader quickly to that quintessential political embroglio of 17th-century America--Bacon's Rebellion of 1676. Convinced about the Governor's lack of concern for their safety and economic well being, a group of rebellious frontier planters cast their lot with Berkeley's cousin and former ally on the Governor's Council, Nathaniel Bacon. Bacon soon found himself at the head of a force of 2,000 men that routed the Pamunkeys and ultimately took possession of all of Virginia west of the Chesapeake Bay. Although Berkeley would emerge victorious, executing a number of Bacon's lieutenants, he was himself recalled to England five months later, scarcely three months before his own demise. An extraordinary episode in colonial history, Bacon's Rebellion may have been an earlier century's harbinger of the limits to which America's colonists would permit themselves to be ruled by a tyrant.

William Pleasant Tyree
William Pleasant Tyree

Author: Albert Lee Tyree

Publisher: Alive Books

Published: 2013-12

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9781631320002

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William Pleasant Tyree is the most interesting of all the Tyrees. His accomplishments were extraordinary given the conditions he faced during the time he lived (1821-1874). He was many things during his life: pioneer, soldier, prospector, carpenter, innkeeper, businessman, farmer, politician, and the father of eight children. Throughout his life, he was motivated to serve his neighbors and his community. He was the very definition of public service. William Pleasant Tyree was a patriot whose story deserves to be told.

Our Path to Safety
Our Path to Safety

Author: Jason Wells

Publisher: Dtac Publishing

Published: 2016-11-29

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780998248806

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What if there was a way to identify a threat to a school, a business or a community before it happened? What attackers who target innocent people have in common is not their psychological conditions nor their social upbringing, but rather their behavioral actions prior to their violence. These behaviors have been studied at length for years, and are now available to the public. Former U.S. Secret Service Agent Jason Wells outlines these behavioral conditions, which have been used by the federal government for decades to protect leaders of the world, to include the President of the United States. With this guide, members of the community can learn what kinds of behaviors should be of concern, and how society can act in a safe and proactive manner to address them. With analysis into behavioral indicators and real-world examples in the stories of some of the most prolific attackers in U.S. history, Jason Wells sets out to empower the reader to understand that it is the national community who will protect itself from future acts of active shooter attacks, domestic terrorism, and random violence in our country. Our Path To Safety is filled with compelling true stories, gripping analysis and outlined solutions to addressing violence through behavioral interventions and positive action.