Ashley Ehman
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Maine has always been a fascinating place to live and to visit. According to legend, explorer Leif Eriksson reached the coast of Maine in the year 1000. Over the years, the Pine Tree State has developed a culture all its own. Home to commercial and cultural centers like Bangor and Portland, as well as large swaths of untamed wilderness, Maine draws flocks of tourists who come to enjoy lobster rolls, scenic lighthouses, and the famous hospitality of...
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Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer are web browsers that are very different from one another, but they have one big similarity: large elements of each were written in C++. This volume introduces readers to important concepts like object-oriented programming while elaborating on the fascinating history of C++, providing examples of code, and exploring the relationship between C++, C, and C#.
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Every year, Congress is supposed to pass a budget, balancing military spending with domestic needs like infrastructure, Social Security, and education. This book meets objectives in the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards and describes the steps of the budgeting process in reader-friendly terms. It considers the groups behind passing a budget, including the Office of Management and Budget, the Congressional Budget Office, and the House...
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Educate your readers about the ongoing consequences of ISIS's presence in Iraq, by providing accounts of the situations that teenagers face there on a daily basis. This book includes background information about ISIS and the country of Iraq and its citizens, in addition to discussing the heart-wrenching effects of terrorism. This volume considers potential solutions to the problems of terrorism, empowering teens to help work toward a more peaceful...