Schmermund, Elizabeth

In 2014, many people saw images of members of the Yazidi ethno-religious group on television. They sought refuge from Islamic State in Syria (ISIS) militants in the mountains of northern Iraq. Since then, the genocide against the Yazidi minority group has continued. This book will teach students about Iraq and the Yazidis, as well as the violence the Yazidis have faced at the hands of ISIS. As the war against ISIS and the global refugee crisis continue, understanding the plight of the Yazidis in order to work against hatred and discrimination is more important than ever.

Examines identity politics through multiple perspectives.

All pieces of hardware and software involve multiple systems and features working together to complete tasks. Therefore, innovations in computer science require breaking down large goals into small, manageable parts. This book shows readers how achieving programmatic goals is not so different from achieving personal goals, elaborating on the mechanics of computer programming in an easy-to-follow way.

Contains sixteen essays that debate issues related to civil disobedience, discussing whether or not there is a place for civil disobedience in democratic societies, if civil disobedience is justifiable, if violence is ever called for, and how effective civil disobedience is.

Contains fourteen essays that debate issues related to campus sexual assault, discussing rape culture, statistics, the college judicial system, and other topics.

Collects critical essays that offer varying perspectives on issues that relate to domestic terrorism.

"[Examines]...the lives and accomplishments of women inventors and innovators throughout history"--Back cover.

A collection of essays that presents varying perspectives on the issue of immigration bans.

Explores space exploration technology.

"New Frontiers in Astronomy describes critical discoveries that shape the way we look at our universe, such as the Big Bang Theory and the acceleration of the universe. These discoveries paved the way for more recent leaps in the field of astronomy, namely the existence of dark matter. These discoveries also demonstrate the way teams of scientists work simultaneously to prove theories and draw important conclusions"--Amazon.com.