Jim Gallagher
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In 1991, the United States led a coalition of nations in a war against Iraq, which had invaded and occupied the neighboring country of Kuwait. That war was relatively brief, but ended with the withdrawal of Iraqi troops from Kuwait, leaving dictator Saddam Hussein still in power. Twelve years later, the U.S. led a new international coalition into war in Iraq, to bring down Hussein's government. Once again, the military aims were accomplished quickly-but...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Are your readers fighting with parents or a friend? This guide uses real-life examples and quotations to illustrate the causes of conflict and its biological and emotional effects. This book also provides research-based information on finding healthy ways to resolve the issue. Effective communication is the key. Readers take a quiz to discover their communication style, and take the first steps to improve how they deal with conflict so they can begin...
3) Gun Control
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Historically, gun ownership has always held an important place in American culture. Today, Americans own more than 360 million guns, and many view firearms as a symbol of self-reliance and a critical defense against the threat of government tyranny. Others, however, are concerned about the high rate of gun violence in the United States, particularly the rising number of mass shootings and school shootings. Americans are deeply divided over the best...
Author
Series
Publisher
OTTN Publishing
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the causes of the 2003 Iraq war, explaining the origins of Iraq, the reasons for its 1990 invasion of Kuwait, the 1991 Gulf War and subsequent U.N. efforts to disarm Iraq, and the U.S. desire to remove Saddam Hussein from power"--Provided by publisher.