This book facilitates civil discussion of controversial political issues. Unique to this book is a section that explains how to discuss politics without feeling angry or hostile toward people who hold different beliefs. In addition, the book provides concise and accessible debates of contemporary policy issues including gun control, immigration, the Electoral College, voting, and affirmative action. For each topic, readers are shown that opposing arguments are based on values and concerns ...

SummaryGrails in Action, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction to Grails 2 focused on making you super-productive fast. In this totally revised new edition, you'll master Grails 2.3 core skills as you apply TDD techniques to developing a full-scale Twitter clone. Along the way you'll learn the latest single-page web app UI techniques, work with NoSQL backends, integrate with enterprise messaging, and implement a complete RESTful API for your servi...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine a world where your child effortlessly deciphers words, their eyes lighting up with understanding as they devour books. This is not just a dream, it's a reality you can create with the right tools. This comprehensive guide, "Master Reading in 100 Lessons," offers the key to unlocking your child's reading potential. This book isn't simply another reading program – it's a carefully crafted journey through the foundational elements ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine a world where your child effortlessly deciphers words, their eyes lighting up with understanding as they devour books. This is not just a dream, it's a reality you can create with the right tools. This comprehensive guide, "Master Reading in 100 Lessons," offers the key to unlocking your child's reading potential. This book isn't simply another reading program – it's a carefully crafted journey through the foundational elements ...

In the untamed wilderness of the American frontier, where cowboys roamed and outlaws lurked, a rich tapestry of ballads emerged. "Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads" by John Lomax captures the spirit of this rugged era, preserving a collection of timeless tales and melodies that evoke the adventures, hardships, and dreams of those who shaped the Wild West. From the mournful strains of "The Dying Cowboy" to the rollicking rhythms of "The Buffalo Skinners," these songs paint a vivid por...