Roland Ralph Redfern Smith Books

Are you ready for a real-world investigation of community science projects so you can participate or start your own initiative? The Adventures in Community Science Workbook is an investigative, interdisciplinary activity book that offers classroom students, homeschooled children, and visitors to nature centers and parks the opportunity to build their collaborative, scientific skills through data sets, natural-history study, and creative lessons. The project-based learning approach is used in each of the seven areas of study, including two investigations for each of the following adventures: * Horseshoe Crab Rescue * Night Lights (Firefly Activity) * Finding Frogs * Mystery Mussel * Lanternflies Have Landed * The Great Shorebird Migration * SOS: Save Our Spiders The content can be used as an introduction to community science efforts and as a review of main themes and data collected in the field, or simply to strengthen investigative and creative skills for the budding scientist. Each activity is designed to build science skills, explore interdisciplinary content, and develop leadership and collaboration for the students and teachers that use this resource. Answer key is provided! * Works as a companion title to Adventures in Community Science, with corresponding activities for each of the community science themes and adventures!

This volume includes such classics as The Stupid Gun and the post atomic war struggles of the Judges to bring order back to the shattered MC-1 in Shanty Town and the first appearance of the League of Fatties (only in 2000AD!) as well as the return of Owen Krysler, the Judge Child.

Provides a thematic and regional survey of Hellenistic sculpture, focusing on its main elements and its innovations.

Public Relations: The Basics is a highly readable introduction to one of the most exciting and fast-paced media industries. Both the practice and profession of public relations are explored and the focus is on those issues which will be most relevant to those new to the field: The four key phases of public relations campaigns: research, strategy, tactics and evaluation. History and evolution of public relations. Basic concepts of the profession: ethics, professionalism and theoretical underpinnings. Contemporary international case studies are woven throughout the text ensuring that the book is relevant to a global audience. It also features a glossary and an appendix on first steps towards a career in public relations making this the book the ideal starting point for anyone new to the study of public relations.

The interaction between military power and economic development is crucial in shaping the modern world. This book offers an accessible introduction to the economics surrounding organized force, illustrated with a variety of historical and contemporary examples. It explores how military financing influences economic growth and how conflicts can drive economic change, making it a relevant resource for understanding the complex relationship between power and money.

Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War Atlanta, the narrative explores the complex interplay of classism, racism, and anti-immigrant sentiment during Prohibition. While flappers and gangsters are often highlighted, the era was characterized by temperance movements and the rise of illegal liquor trade. The authors delve into how this tumultuous time transformed Atlanta's industrial and social fabric, leading to a lasting impact that persisted long after the repeal of Prohibition. Their account reveals the vibrant history of the city's relationship with alcohol.

Thirteen-year-old Q and fifteen-year-old Angela expect their lives to become complicated when his mother and her father, wildly popular musicians, marry, but not that they will face spies and terrorists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It's going to be difficult to sort out the good guys from the bad guys when they mix it up at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but Q (Quest) and Angela have got to try!

"The president's daughter has been kidnapped by the elusive and lethal Ghost Cell. Quest (Q) and Angela are in hot pursuit with vicious winds and blinding rain thwarting them at every turn. It's a desperate high stakes chase"

The narrative follows Elf, a baby eagle plagued by worries about his height, his adventurous sister Edwina, and the daunting world below their nest. As he grows, his parents encourage him to fly by withholding food, ultimately leading to an accidental tumble from the nest. In a moment of panic, Elf discovers his ability to soar by flapping his wings. By the end, he eagerly anticipates the dawn, ready to embrace the freedom of flying towards the sun. This charming tale explores themes of courage, growth, and the journey to independence.