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006889
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Oxford, Heinemann Library, 2000.
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48pGreen Spine
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Whats at issue?
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Explores all the key issues concerning animals: it looks at the historical roots of the animals rights movement, discusses the rights and wrongs of animal experimentation and examines whether we should be allowed to kill animals for sport or train them to perform. Also explores farming methods and the practice of genetic modification for breeding.
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The diversity of life
Human rights - and responsibilities
Animal consciousness
The animal rights movement - its roots
The animal liberation movement
Animal experiments - what's been happening?
Animal experiments - should they be happening?
Farming and breeding
Intensive farming
Vegetarianism
The politics of food
The environment and wild animals
Zoos
The circus
Hunting
Working animals
Animal welfare organizations
Living with animals
What can I do?
Where can I find out more?
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0431035431 Hb.
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| 007349 | 179.3/WIG | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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006888
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2000.
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48pOrange Spine
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Whats at issue?
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Explains that rules and regulations exist to help make society work and asks whether our legal system is a fair one. Examines the social and moral responsibility, involvement in the community and allows the reader to make sense of the law and our government. Gives an outline of what makes a good society and explores how groups and individuals have a duty to contribute.
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What is society?
What is a good citizen?
Rules - are they there to be broken?
Groups - who's to blame for group actions?
Duty calls - grassing versus loyalty
Police - keeping society peaceful
The law - is it a fair system?
Children's rights
Do we really have equal rights?
Protecting human rights
So who makes the laws?
Who chooses the government
The people in Parliament
Governing your neighbourhood
God save the Queen?
Why should we care about democracy?
Free speech and censorship
What can you do to improve where you live?
What can you do to help others?
Have your say
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0431035458 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007350 | 323.6/DUN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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006886
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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48pBlue Spine
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Whats at issue?
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Making a difference can happen at any levels and in many different situations from helping an elderly neighbour to campaigning for freedom of speech. This book helps us explore local and global situations such as poverty, homelessness, prejudice and inequality, health, community care, animal protection and environmental awareness. Also includes charities, non-government organizations NGOs and protest and pressure groups that are involved in making a difference.
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Why should we make a difference?
Is the world a less caring place?
How do people make a difference?
Helping others or helping ourselves?
Protests and pressure groups
Freedom of speech
Prejudice and inequality
Poverty
Health
Homelessness
Children and young people
Eldrely people
Local issues and community care
Local environment
Animals at risk
World environment
Emergencies and disasters
Voluntary work abroad
Volunteer views
What can you do to make a difference?
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0431035555 Hb.
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| 007352 | 361.7/SPI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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006890
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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48pLight Green Spine
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Explains why Britain has become a multicultural nation and looks at some of the cultures that make up Britain today. Examines the what it means to be British and explores the collapse of the British Empire, immigration before the 20th century, how the Commonwealth of Nations has adapted to benefit the countries involved, country and regional differences, devolution, the effect of the European Union, the impact of the United States and of globalization.
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Who are we?
The British Empire
Rule Britannia!
The collapse of the British Empire
The Commonwealth of Nations
Culture, age and class
The Jewish community in Britain
Multicultural Britain before the 20th century
Invited immigration in the 20th century
India and Pakistan
Multicultural communities
The impact of the United States
The European Union
Globalization
Devolution
Ireland
(At least) four countries
The future of nationalism
Celebrating difference
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0431035601 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007348 | 306/WIG | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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006887
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2000.
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48pPink Spine
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Explores the pressures and causes that may lead people to become violent, and the impact on victim, perpetrator and the wider community.
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Violence - what is it?
What causes it?
Is the world a more violent place today?
War
Hope against war and violence
Terrorism
Violent protest
Violence towards animals
The media
Sport
Boys - more violent than girls
Bullying
Forced to be a bully
Domestic violence
Abuse
Breaking the silence
A little smack?
Violence against oneself
The law
What can I do?
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0431035334 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007351 | 303.6/LAW | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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006891
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2001.
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48pVoilet Spine
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Whats at issue?
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Explores the causes of war : the disagreements between countries or within a single country, or the dictatorship of one powerful leader. The consequences of war, such as refugees, religious and ethnic divides, terrorism and the overchanging threat of nuclear weapons are all considered. Also discusses peace keeping attempts in past and present.
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Causes of war
The history of war (1)
The history of war (2)
Tactics and strategy
Armed forces
Weapons of war
Conquest and empires
Ethnic conflicts
Religious divides
Civil wars
Rebellion and revolution
Guerilla warfare
Terrorism
All in the mind?
Genocide
The cost of war
The nuclear element
Ending conflicts
Keeping the peace
Wars of the future?
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043103558X Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007347 | 327.16/CON | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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