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2. Renaissance Papers 2022
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Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., Given, William, Associate Editor, Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., and Given, William
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- 2023
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3. Joint Statistical Papers
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NEYMAN, J., PEARSON, E. S., NEYMAN, J., and PEARSON, E. S.
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- 2023
4. The Larkin Papers : Index
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Larkin, Thomas Oliver, Hammond, George P., Edited by, HAGER, ANNA MARIE, HAGER, EVERETT G., Larkin, Thomas Oliver, Hammond, George P., HAGER, ANNA MARIE, and HAGER, EVERETT G.
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- 2023
5. Renaissance Papers 2021
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Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., Given, William, Associate Editor, Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., and Given, William
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- 2022
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6. Papers
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Schwartz, Violaine and Schwartz, Violaine
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- Poetry
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Assembled from testimonials and interviews with current and former asylum seekers in France, as well as hearing records, administrative letters, and newspaper articles, Papers is a quietly monumental work of documentary art, a harrowing and enlightening portrayal of the modern refugee experience. Gathered here are the voices of men and women from around the world, united by the urgent need to leave their native country, risk their lives to make it to Europe, and begin the often bewildering process of securing the papers that will affirm their right to stay. Related without melodrama or self-pity, these are stories about the absurdity of bureaucracy, the agony of waiting, the pain of leaving everything behind and the courage to do so anyway. They are a testament to the brutal indignities of war and corruption and exile, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of it all. A fearless, candid, compassionate book for our troubled global times.
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- 2022
7. The Spirit Papers
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METZGER, ELIZABETH and METZGER, ELIZABETH
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- 2017
8. Renaissance Papers 2020
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Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., Given, William, Fling, Holly, Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., Given, William, and Fling, Holly
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- 2021
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9. College and Career Ready: How Well Does 8th Grade MAP Performance Predict Post-Secondary Educational Attainment? Working Paper No. 300-0524
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National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER) at American Institutes for Research (AIR), Darrin DeChane, Takako Nomi, and Michael Podgursky
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Like most other states, Missouri uses assessments intended to measure whether students are on a pathway to "college and career readiness." The state longitudinal data system now has the capacity to directly test that claim. We make use of 8th-grade assessment (MAP) scores in Math, Science, and Communication Arts for roughly 260,000 first-time Missouri freshmen who began high school between Fall, 2009 and Fall, 2012. These students were tracked through high school and for five years following on-time high school graduation. We find a strong positive association between MAP performance scores in 8th grade Math, Science, and Communication Arts and post-secondary college attendance and degree completion. This is true overall and for White, Black, and Hispanic students disaggregated by gender. Proficiency on all three exams matters even more. Based on a logistic forecasting model, if all students who scored below Proficient on the 8th-grade MAP raised their scores to Proficient, the number earning post-secondary degrees would increase by roughly 50 percent. Black and Hispanic students earning post-secondary degrees would increase by roughly 150 and 75 percent, respectively. We conclude that 8th-grade MAP proficiency scores are highly informative about whether students are on a pathway to college and career readiness.
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- 2024
10. Michelangelo : A Life on Paper
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BARKAN, LEONARD and BARKAN, LEONARD
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- 2022
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11. Renaissance Papers 2019
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Pearce, Jim, Editor, Given, William, Associate Editor, Pearce, Jim, and Given, William
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- 2020
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12. New York State Testing Program: Grades 6 and 7 English Language Arts Paper-Based Tests. Teacher's Directions. Spring 2024
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New York State Education Department and NWEA
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The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has a partnership with NWEA for the development of the 2024 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts Tests. Teachers from across the State work with NYSED in a variety of activities to ensure the validity and reliability of the New York State Testing Program (NYSTP). The 2024 Grades 6 and 7 English Language Arts Tests are administered in two sessions on two consecutive school days. Students are asked to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the areas of reading and writing. Students will have as much time as they need each day to answer the questions in the test sessions within the confines of the regular school day. For Grades 6 and 7, the tests consist of multiple-choice (1-credit) and constructed-response (2- and 4-credit) questions. Each multiple-choice question is followed by four choices, one of which is the correct answer. Students record their multiple-choice responses on a separate answer sheet. For Session 1, students will write their responses to the constructed-response questions in their separate answer booklets. For Session 2, students will write their responses to these questions directly in their test booklets. By following the guidelines in this document, teachers help ensure that the test is valid, reliable, and equitable for all students. A series of instructions helps teachers organize the materials and the testing schedule.
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- 2024
13. New York State Testing Program: English Language Arts Paper-Based Tests. Teacher's Directions, Spring 2024. Grades 3 and 4
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New York State Education Department
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The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has a partnership with NWEA for the development of the 2024 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts Tests. Teachers from across the State work with NYSED in a variety of activities to ensure the validity and reliability of the New York State Testing Program (NYSTP). The 2024 Grades 3 and 4 English Language Arts Tests are administered in two sessions on two consecutive school days. Students are asked to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the areas of reading and writing. Students will have as much time as they need each day to answer the questions in the test sessions within the confines of the regular school day. For Grades 3 and 4, the tests consist of 1-credit multiple-choice questions, 2-credit constructed-response questions, and 4-credit (Grade 4 only) constructed-response questions. Each multiple-choice question is followed by four choices, one of which is the correct answer. Students record their multiple-choice responses on a separate answer sheet. For Session 1, students will write their responses to the constructed-response questions in their separate answer booklets. For Session 2, students will write their responses to these questions directly in the test booklets. By following the guidelines in this document, teachers help ensure that the test is valid, reliable, and equitable for all students. A series of instructions helps teachers organize the materials and the testing schedule.
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- 2024
14. Renaissance Papers 2018
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Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., Sanders, Suzanne J., Associate Editor, Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., and Sanders, Suzanne J.
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- 2019
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15. Paper
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Erica Donner and Erica Donner
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- Paper--Juvenile literature, Papermaking--Juvenile literature
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In Paper, early fluent readers learn about the process by which trees are grown and transformed into a variety of papers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this fascinating process. A diagram illustrates key stages in the paper-making process, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about paper using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Paper also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Paper is part of Jump!'s How Is It Made? series.
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- 2017
16. Paper
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Andrea Rivera and Andrea Rivera
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- Paper--Juvenile literature, Materials science--Juvenile literature
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Where does paper come from? Learn how this material is made and used in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary words guide readers through real-world application to art and technology. Plus, a key stats section let readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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- 2017
17. Renaissance Papers 2017
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Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., Reeves, Lisa M., Associate Editor, Meintjes, Charné A., Editorial Assistant, Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., Reeves, Lisa M., and Meintjes, Charné A.
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- 2018
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18. Paper Memory
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LUNDIN, MATTHEW and LUNDIN, MATTHEW
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- 2012
19. Paper
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Abby Colich and Abby Colich
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- Paper--Juvenile literature
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Paper explores what paper is, where it comes from, how it's made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
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- 2014
20. Personalist Papers
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Crosby, John F. and Crosby, John F.
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- 2012
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21. Paper Flowers : 15 Stylish Projects To Make Your Own
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Sara Finne Frandsen, Sine Finne Frandsen, Sara Finne Frandsen, and Sine Finne Frandsen
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- Paper work, Artificial flowers, Paper flowers, Flowers in art, Floral decorations, Handicraft
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Learn to make 15 beautiful crepe paper flowers and discover how to style them in your space. This charmingly illustrated book includes 15 flower projects of varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from a mini anemone and striped orchid to an impressive flamingo flower and a meadow buttercup. Master the art of making and adapting the flowers through the step-by-step instructions and create a stunning array of blooms to display in your home. In this book, Sine and Sara Finne Fransen of Almeja Space guide you through a crash course in colour theory and styling tips for every occasion. Discover how colours evoke different moods and create unique colour combinations for your flowers. Featuring chapters on materials, techniques and how to care for your blooms, Paper Flowers covers everything you need to create flowers that last (almost) forever.
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- 2024
22. Demographic Subgroup Trends among Adolescents in the Use of Various Licit and Illicit Drugs, 1975-2022. Monitoring the Future Occasional Paper Series. Paper 99
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University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research, Johnston, Lloyd D., Miech, Richard A., Patrick, Megan E., O'Malley, Patrick M., Bachman, Jerald G., and Schulenberg, John E.
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This occasional paper presents national demographic subgroup data for the 1975-2022 Monitoring the Future (MTF) national survey results on 8th, 10th, and 12th graders' use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. The study covers all major classes of illicit and licit psychoactive drugs for an array of population subgroups. The 2020 subgroup data presented in this report accompany the "Monitoring the Future National Survey Results on Drug Use: 1975-2022: Overview, Key Findings on Adolescent Drug Use" (ED627365) and the "Monitoring the Future National Survey Results on Drug Use, 1975-2022: Secondary School Students" (ED627366). The trends shown in both tabular and graphic forms in this report cover demographic subgroups based on: (1) Gender; (2) College plans; (3) Region of the country; (4) Population density; (5) Education level of the parents (a proxy for socioeconomic level); and (6) Racial/ethnic identification.
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- 2023
23. Freedom Papers
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Scott, Rebecca J., Hébrard, Jean M., Scott, Rebecca J., and Hébrard, Jean M.
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- 2012
24. Pulp and Paper
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Rolnick, Josh and Rolnick, Josh
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- 2011
25. White Papers
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Collins, Martha and Collins, Martha
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- 2012
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26. Faith in Paper
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Cleland, Charles E., Greene, Bruce R., Slonim, Marc, Cleland, Nancy N., Tierney, Kathryn L., Durocher, Skip, Pierson, Brian, Cleland, Charles E., Greene, Bruce R., Slonim, Marc, Cleland, Nancy N., Tierney, Kathryn L., Durocher, Skip, and Pierson, Brian
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- 2011
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27. Paper Dreams
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阿爾卡季・德拉戈莫申科, Dragomoshchenko, Arkadii, 阿爾卡季・德拉戈莫申科, and Dragomoshchenko, Arkadii
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- 2011
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28. The Federalist Papers
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HAMILTON, ALEXANDER, MADISON, JAMES, JAY, JOHN, Shapiro, Ian, Edited and with an Introduction by, Dunn, John, Horowitz, Donald L., Botting, Eileen Hunt, HAMILTON, ALEXANDER, MADISON, JAMES, JAY, JOHN, Shapiro, Ian, Dunn, John, Horowitz, Donald L., and Botting, Eileen Hunt
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- 2009
29. Implementation of a Blockchain-Based Software Tool to Verify the Authenticity of Paper Documents
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Maksina, Elizaveta, Shmakov, Vladimir, Voinov, Nikita, Leontyeva, Tatyana, Yusupov, Yury, Filipe, Joaquim, Editorial Board Member, Ghosh, Ashish, Editorial Board Member, Zhou, Lizhu, Editorial Board Member, and Gibadullin, Arthur, editor
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- 2024
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30. A Paper Citation Link Prediction Method Using Graph Attention Network
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Zou, Zhixuan, Sun, Yiwen, Li, Weiguo, Li, Yiqi, Wang, Yintong, Filipe, Joaquim, Editorial Board Member, Ghosh, Ashish, Editorial Board Member, Prates, Raquel Oliveira, Editorial Board Member, Zhou, Lizhu, Editorial Board Member, Jin, Hai, editor, Pan, Yi, editor, and Lu, Jianfeng, editor
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- 2024
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31. Corporatization of Paper Manufacturing
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Ehrich, Martha Emilie, Deng, Kent, Series Editor, and Ehrich, Martha Emilie
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- 2024
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32. Building Paper Industria
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Ehrich, Martha Emilie, Deng, Kent, Series Editor, and Ehrich, Martha Emilie
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- 2024
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33. Renaissance Papers 2016
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Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., Shelton, Barry, Assistant Editor, Lyons, Shanice, Torian, Barbara, Pearce, Jim, Risvold, Ward J., Shelton, Barry, Lyons, Shanice, and Torian, Barbara
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- 2017
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34. The Sunday Paper : A Media History
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Moore, Paul, Gabriele, Sandra, Moore, Paul, and Gabriele, Sandra
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- 2022
35. Trees to Paper
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Robin Johnson and Robin Johnson
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- Paper--Juvenile literature, Papermaking--Juvenile literature, Paper industry--Juvenile literature, Paper--Environmental aspects--Juvenile literature, Paper industry--Environmental aspects--Juvenile literature
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There are many kinds of paper, from newsprint to cardboard to tissues. Trees to Paper takes a look at what paper is and how it made from trees. Useful images how how making paper is a multi-pronged process. A simple Save The Trees spread helps readers understand how important conservation, forest management, and recycling are for the future. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
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- 2023
36. An Investigation of China’s Paper Production Industry Wastewater Treatment
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Cai, Menglu, Zhang, Zixuan, Förstner, Ulrich, Series Editor, Rulkens, Wim H., Series Editor, Han, Dongfei, editor, and Bashir, Mohammed J. K., editor
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- 2024
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37. Paper Valley : The Fight for the Fox River Cleanup
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P. David Allen II, Susan Campbell, P. David Allen II, and Susan Campbell
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- Water--Pollution--Wisconsin--Green Bay, Offenses against the environment--Fox River (Wis. and Ill.), Paper industry--Environmental aspects--Fox River Valley (Wis. and Ill.), Hazardous wastes--Environmental aspects
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The compelling true story of a hard-fought environmental win, set in motion by a tenacious government scientist and an unrelenting journalist—resulting in the polluting companies paying for the $1 billion, 20-year cleanup. Booklist raves, Paper Valley'is a compelling human-interest tale on par with Erin Brockovich and Jonathan Harr'sA Civil Action.'A 2024 selection by the Sierra Club, Wisconsin Chapter Book ClubWinner, Midwest Book Award!When government scientist David Allen arrived at his new jobsite in the 1990s, the Fox River near Wisconsin's Green Bay was dominated by hulking paper mills, noxious industrial odors, and widespread ecological damage. Confronted by his lack of resources to force the politically powerful'Paper Valley'polluters to fix their mess, Allen proceeds against all bureaucratic odds in building a $1 billion case against the paper company bosses. Two small but vital players, Allen along with journalist Susan Campbell were relentless in bringing the case to the public at the time. They do so again in this book: an act of radical transparency to uncover the intrigue that nearly blocked the cleanup behind the scenes at US Fish and Wildlife, Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources, and the US Environmental Protection Agency. In a rare and major environmental win, the Fox River became the site of the largest polychlorinated biphenyls cleanup in history, paid for by the paper companies rather than taxpayers, to the tune of $1.3 billion, and completed in 2020.This true story of struggle, perseverance, and success inspires hope for environmentalists who strive to restore natural landscapes. The detailed account given in this book is meant to inspire and offer practical knowledge and solutions for those fighting similar opponents of environmental cleanup and restoration. Allen and Campbell eloquently outline the problematic bureaucracy involved in environmental cleanup efforts and reveal tactics to compel corporate entities who would dodge accountability for decades worth of contamination.
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- 2023
38. Paper Soldiers : How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order
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Saleha Mohsin and Saleha Mohsin
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- Economic history, Dollar, American
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'Incisive debut treatise... Mohsin brings to the proceedings a reporter's eye for story'— Publisher's WeeklyFrom Bloomberg News reporter Saleha Mohsin, the untold story of how one of America's most invincible institutions—the Treasury—has used the U.S. dollar to define America's role in the world, and our economic future.In 1995, Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin re-defined the next thirty years of currency policy with the mantra, “A strong dollar is in America's interest.” That mantra held, ushering in exceptional prosperity and cheap foreign goods, but the strong dollar policy also played a role in the devastating hollowing out of America's manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, abroad, the United States increasingly turned to the dollar as a weapon of war. In Paper Soldiers, Saleha Mohsin reveals how the Treasury Department has shaped U.S. policy at home and overseas by wielding the American dollar as a weapon—and what that means in a new age of crisis.For decades, America has preferred its currency superpower-strong, the basis of a'strong dollar'policy that attracted foreign investors and pleased consumers. Drawing on Mohsin's unparalleled access to current and former Treasury officials like Robert Rubin, Steven Mnuchin, and Janet Yellen, Paper Soldiers traces that policy's intended and unintended consequences, including the rise of populist sentiment and trade war with China—culminating in an unprecedented attack on the dollar's pristine status during the Trump presidency—and connects the dollar's weaponization from 9/11 to the deployment of crippling financial sanctions against Russia. Ultimately, Mohsin argues that, untethered from many of the economic assumptions of the last generation, the power and influence of the American dollar is now at stake.With first-hand reporting and fresh analysis that illustrates the vast, often unappreciated power that the Treasury Department wields at home and abroad, Paper Soldiers tells the inside story of how we really got here—and the future not only of the almighty dollar, but the nation's teetering role as a democratic superpower.
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- 2024
39. The Pfizer Papers : Pfizer's Crimes Against Humanity
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The WarRoom/DailyClout Pfizer Documents Analysts, Naomi Wolf, Amy Kelly, The WarRoom/DailyClout Pfizer Documents Analysts, Naomi Wolf, and Amy Kelly
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The Pfizer Papers features new reports written by WarRoom/DailyClout research volunteers, which are based on the primary source Pfizer clinical trial documents released under court order and on related medical literature. The book shows in high relief that Pfizer's mRNA COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial was deeply flawed and that the pharmaceutical company knew by November 2020 that its vaccine was neither safe nor effective. The reports detail vaccine-induced harms throughout the human body, including to the reproductive system; show that women suffer vaccine-related adverse events at a 3:1 ratio; expose that vaccine-induced myocarditis is not rare, mild, or transient; and, shockingly, demonstrate that the mRNA vaccines have created a new category of multi-system, multi-organ disease, which is being called “CoVax Disease.” Despite the fact that Pfizer committed in its own clinical trial protocol to follow the placebo arm of its trial for twenty-four months, Pfizer vaccinated approximately 95 percent of placebo recipients by March 2021, thus eliminating the trial's control group and making it impossible for comparative safety determinations to be made. Just as importantly, The Pfizer Papers makes it clear that the US Food and Drug Administration knew about the shortfalls of Pfizer's clinical trial as well as the harms caused by the company's mRNA COVID vaccine product, thus highlighting the FDA's abject failure to fulfill its mission to “[protect] the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices.” The Pfizer Papers offers an in-depth look at how Big Pharma, the US government, and healthcare entities stand protected behind the broad legal immunity provided by the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) when creating, prescribing, and administering vaccines; and, under that shield of protection, do what is best for their bottom lines rather than for the health and well-being of Americans.
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- 2024
40. Papers From Lilliput
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J. B. Priestly and J. B. Priestly
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Papers from Lilliput, by J. B. Priestly, is a collection of essays that effortlessly blends wit, satire, and poignant social commentary, making it strikingly relevant to modern readers. The book's central theme revolves around the author's observations of the world, delivered through a lens that is both humorous and critical. Priestly's incisive critique of societal norms, politics, and human behavior transcends time, resonating deeply with contemporary issues. One of the main themes in Papers from Lilliput is the absurdity of societal conventions and the often ludicrous nature of human behavior. Priestly's essays dissect various aspects of society, from the mundane to the significant, exposing the inherent contradictions and follies within. This theme is especially pertinent today, as modern society grapples with political polarization, social media echo chambers, and the spread of misinformation. Priestly's humorous yet insightful approach encourages readers to question the status quo and reflect on their own beliefs and behaviors. Another significant theme is the critique of political systems and leadership. Priestly's essays often highlight the incompetence, hypocrisy, and self-serving nature of those in power. In an era where political scandals, corruption, and debates over governance are prevalent, Priestly's observations offer a timeless perspective on the flaws of political structures. His work serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership, urging modern readers to advocate for positive change. The book also delves into the theme of human connection and the shared experiences that bind individuals together. Priestly's reflections on community, empathy, and the human condition are particularly relevant in today's world, where issues like mental health, loneliness, and the search for meaningful connections are at the forefront of societal concerns. His essays inspire readers to foster genuine relationships, practice empathy, and build supportive communities. In addition, Papers from Lilliput addresses the theme of cultural and intellectual critique. Priestly's essays often challenge prevailing cultural norms and intellectual trends, encouraging readers to think critically and independently. This theme resonates strongly in the age of information overload, where discerning truth from falsehood and developing a nuanced understanding of complex issues are crucial skills. Priestly's work empowers readers to embrace intellectual curiosity and cultivate critical thinking. Overall, Papers from Lilliput by J. B. Priestly offers a rich tapestry of themes that are remarkably pertinent to contemporary society. Through his masterful storytelling and keen observations, Priestly provides a thought-provoking commentary on the human experience, urging readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them. The book's blend of humor, satire, and social critique makes it an engaging and accessible read for modern audiences, while its timeless themes ensure its continued relevance and impact. Whether examining the absurdity of societal norms, critiquing political systems, exploring human connections, or challenging cultural and intellectual assumptions, Papers from Lilliput invites readers to engage with enduring questions and seek meaningful change. Priestly's essays encourage a deeper understanding of the complexities of the human condition and inspire readers to navigate the contemporary world with awareness, empathy, and a critical mind.
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- 2024
41. Paper Boat : New and Selected Poems: 1961-2023
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Margaret Atwood and Margaret Atwood
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An extraordinary career-spanning collection from one of the most revered poets and storytellers of our ageTracing the legacy of Margaret Atwood—a writer who has fundamentally shaped the contemporary literary landscapes—Paper Boat: New and Selected Poems, 1961–2023 assembles Atwood's most vital poems in one essential volume.In pieces that are at once brilliant, beautiful, and hyper-imagined, Atwood gives voice to remarkably drawn characters—mythological figures, animals, and everyday people—all of whom have something to say about what it means to live in a world as strange as our own. “How can one live with such a heart?” Atwood asks, casting her singular spell upon the reader and ferrying us through life, death, and whatever comes next. Atwood, in her journey through poetry, illuminates our most innate joys and sorrows, desires and fears.Spanning six decades of work—from her earliest beginnings to brand-new poems—this volume charts the evolution of one of our most iconic and necessary authors.
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- 2024
42. Paper of Wreckage : The Rogues, Renegades, Wiseguys, Wankers, and Relentless Reporters Who Redefined American Media
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Susan Mulcahy, Frank DiGiacomo, Susan Mulcahy, and Frank DiGiacomo
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A jaw-dropping and unputdownable oral history of the New York Post and the legendary tabloid's cultural impact from the 1970s to today as recounted by the men and women who witnessed it firsthand. By the 1970s, the country's oldest continuously published newspaper had fallen on hard times, just like its nearly bankrupt hometown. When the New York Post was sold to a largely unknown Australian named Rupert Murdoch in 1976, staffers hoped it would be the start of a new golden age for the paper. Now, after the nearly fifty years Murdoch has owned the tabloid, American culture reflects what Murdoch first started in the 1970s: a celebrity-focused, noisy, one-sided media empire that reached its zenith with Fox News. Drawing on extensive interviews with key players and in-depth research, this eye-opening, wildly entertaining oral history shows us how we got to this point. It's a rollicking tale full of bad behavior, inflated egos, and a corporate culture that rewarded skirting the rules and breaking norms. But working there was never boring and now, you can discover the entire remarkable true story of America's favorite tabloid newspaper.
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- 2024
43. Monsanto papers : Désinformation médiatique
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Alexandre Baumann and Alexandre Baumann
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Comme la plupart des Français, je pensais, il y a peu, que les « Monsanto Papers » avaient révélé une affaire de corruption. Monsanto aurait réussi à manipuler les scientifiques et les agences pour garder le glyphosate autorisé, alors qu'on savait qu'il était cancérigène.J'y croyais, comme tout le monde… puis, j'ai douté et je les ai lus.Ce fut une révélation. Je n'ai rien trouvé de l'histoire grandiose racontée par la presse. Les discussions étaient ordinaires, les faits allégués insignifiants… Au final, la belle histoire s'avérait être une fable. La presse institutionnelle avait menti.Comment cela a-t-il pu se produire?Pour le comprendre, nous analysons les 519 articles francophones ayant couvert cette affaire. Chaque allégation sera détaillée, son origine retracée et sa présentation médiatique décortiquée.Ce que nous mettons en évidence est terrifiant : à quel point nos démocraties sont-elles fragiles?
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- 2024
44. The Presidential Papers
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John Kessel and John Kessel
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Mixing satire, farce, and dystopia, the stories in John Kessel's The Presidential Papers deconstruct the character and politics of five imagined presidents, some of whom bear striking resemblance to individuals who have occupied the Oval Office over the last thirty years. Who are these men and what makes them so funny, when they are not terrifying? How damaged does a person need to be to seek such power, why do we vote for them, and what do they think about the 1959 Washington Senators? In'The Franchise,'aging career minor leaguer George H.W. Bush faces ace New York Giants pitcher Fidel Castro in the 1959 World Series.'The Last American'outlines the career of the final president of the United States and his thirty-three years in office. Can the megalomaniac President of the Solar System evade the consequences of his moronic rule in the original play'A Brief History of the War with Venus'? In our Outspoken Interview we learn about crossing Mary Shelley with Jane Austen, about having classic SF writer James Gunn as a mentor, about being a spy in the English department, and about industrial capitalism, immigrants, and Buffalo, New York.
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- 2024
45. Paper Diver : How the World's Greatest Underwater Treasure Hunter Never Got Wet
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Gary L. Pinkerton and Gary L. Pinkerton
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- Underwater exploration, Treasure hunting, Impostors and imposture--United States--Biography
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Harry E. Rieseberg's autobiographical writings include stories like being attacked by a giant octopus while recovering sunken treasure, defending himself from an attack by a 15-foot shark with only a diving knife, and surviving a hurricane and a severely broken leg while at sea--all captivating tales for audiences in the 1940s and 1950s, and all invented by a very successful charlatan. This is a biography of Harry E. Rieseberg, a shameless self-promoter who passed himself off as the world's greatest treasure salvor but who never got wet. His entire public persona was based on stories he retold in dozens of books and thousands of articles in which he made claims of feats that were fantasy but sold as fact. Despite the often-obvious facts of his fabrication, his books influenced a generation of legitimate divers and underwater archaeologists like Sir Robert Marx and Robert Stenuit. Thoroughly researched, this book uses sources including his personal records and letters to his agents to provide deep insight into the nature of his life and the way he created a false persona for popular consumption.
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- 2024
46. Paper Dragons : The Fight for the Hidden Realm
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Siobhan McDermott and Siobhan McDermott
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A 12-year-old girl wins an invitation to train as an apprentice to immortals in the first book of the new must-read magical series destined to take the world by storm—perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Skandar and Eragon. Let the competition begin!“A new classic fantasy adventure.” — Eoin Colfer, author of the internationally best-selling Artemis Fowl series An outsider in her village above the cloud sea, 12-year-old orphan Yeung Zhi Ging's only hope of escape is to win the single invitation to train as a Silhouette: an apprentice to the immortals. After her ill-fated attempt to impress the Silhouette scout leads to a dragon attack on the jade mountain, Zhi Ging is sure that her chances, and her life, are over. But the scout spots her potential and offers her protection and a second chance. She's in.In her lessons in Hok Woh, the underwater realm of the immortals, Zhi Ging must face the challenging trials set by her teachers to prove that she's worthy of being a Silhouette—despite her rivals'attempts to sabotage her. But as Zhi Ging's power grows, so do the rumours of the return of the Fui Gwai, an evil spirit that turns people into grey-eyed thralls.When the impossible happens and the Fui Gwai attack the Silhouettes, can Zhi Ging use her newly uncovered talents to save her friends and the world beyond? Or will the grey-eyed spirit consume them all? “A soaring, luminous new world.'—Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of The Nevermoor series
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- 2024
47. Paper Cage : A Novel
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Tom Baragwanath and Tom Baragwanath
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This prizewinning debut from New Zealand novelist Tom Baragwanath is both a nail-biting thrill-ride and a beautifully written, acutely observed portrait of a community.How far would you go to keep your family safe?Lorraine Henry is generally content to keep her head down and get on with her work as a records clerk at the Masterton police station. But when children start going missing in her small town, Lo can't help but pay attention. After all, she has Bradley, her young nephew, to worry about, and the cops don't seem to be putting much effort into finding the kids. And then the unthinkable happens: Bradley disappears. Distraught but determined, Lorraine vows to bring him home no matter what. And, together with a detective from Wellington, she embarks on a dangerous mission, one that will illuminate all the good and all the bad in Masterton.
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- 2024
48. Collected Papers
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Freeman, Samuel, Edited by and Freeman, Samuel
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- 2001
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49. The Federalist Papers
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Ryan Earley and Ryan Earley
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How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the Federalist Papers. Find out who wrote the papers, what they say, and why they remain important today. Read all about these remarkable documents that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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- 2023
50. Paper Banners
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Jane Miller and Jane Miller
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A herald of desire, mortality, and the mission of poetry itself, Jane Miller's Paper Banners catalogs the intimate experiences that create a life, hoping that “what will survive of us is love.”A herald of desire, suffering, mortality, and the mission of poetry itself, Jane Miller's Paper Banners “say the cosmos/ isn't hostile/ yet strangles a dove /with one hand.” Against this angst, Miller steps outside of history to contemplate voices of love, aging, and artmaking. Many poems are addressed to family members, friends, and young poets, or pay homage to familiar figures taken by time or tragedy, including Virginia Woolf, Osip Mandelstam, and the Song Dynasty poet Li Qingzhao. In clear, short lines, these poems harken to ancient banderoles, or pennants, which announced rallying cries on the lances of knights and mottoes on the flags of ships. Here, Miller's Paper Banners are made of images of the American Southwest and scrutinize its political and physical landscape. Like skywriting streamed in white smoke, this collection bears its message on the wind, its words addressed to anyone. As Miller catalogs the intimate experiences that make up a life—friendships, loves, dreams, our human connection to the environment—Paper Banners becomes a hope that “what will survive of us is love.”
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- 2023
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