Stuart A Kallen

"The student-led March For Our Lives movement, formed in the wake of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, captured widespread attention in 2018. The raw emotion and eloquence of these student activists have made a strong impression on the nation and the world. Many other students in cities and towns all across the country have taken on other causes. Whether their efforts are local or global, whether they generate...

"September 2020 stood out for a number of reasons. The month was the hottest September on record and the year was on track to be the hottest since records were first kept in 1880. The sweltering temperatures were blamed for extreme weather in the United States, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. Extreme heat was not the only news in September. At the other end of the weather spectrum temperatures in the Northern Plains plunged 55°F (30°C) in one day,...

"In 2019 there were about 7.7 billion humans on Earth, more than double the number of people alive in 1969. During that fifty-year period the impact of humanity on the natural environment has increased proportionately. human activity is causing a loss of biodiversity-the diversity of plant, animal, algae, fungi, and microbe species. But the survival of humanity-and all life on earth-is directly related to biodiversity"--

"The job of social media influencer barely existed in 2010. Today, it is seen as one of the most desirable jobs. Anyone with a video camera, an Internet connection, and a willingness to work hard and build an audience can become a social media influencer"--

"The Native American story is as diverse and unique as each individual and as powerful as a common community connected by adversity, wisdom, spirituality, and destiny. Indigenous people are working to connect to their roots, counter stereotypes, and highlight the important contributions made by the nation's original inhabitants." --

"From lords and ladies to merchants and serfs, medieval society was a rich tapestry centered on food, drink, feasts, and social gatherings. This book explores daily life in the medieval era through its appetites and customs focusing on country life, city living, weddings, and celebrations"--From the publisher's web site.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of these dogs known for their long bodies and short legs and the care they require as pets.