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"This book introduces readers to Epic Games, the developer behind hit franchises such as Fortnite and Gears of War. Readers will explore the company's history, its development of the industry-standard Unreal Engine, and how the company continues to innovate today. Features include infographics, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO"--Amazon

"This book introduces readers to Sony, the technology company behind the PlayStation consoles and hit franchises such as Uncharted, God of War, and Gran Turismo. Readers will explore the company's history, its focus on games with immersive and thrilling narratives, and how the company continues to innovate today. Features include infographics, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO"--Amazon

Cover -- Half Title -- Other Titles Series -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Chapter 1: The Department of Homeland Security -- A Color-Coded Warning -- A New Department -- Some Provisions -- Chapter 2: Tasks of Homeland Security -- FEMA -- Borders and Coastlines -- Airport Security -- Information and Preparation -- Chapter 3: The OSS and the CIA -- The Birth of the CIA -- CIA Is Scrutinized -- The CIA and Terrorism -- Functions of the NCTC -- Threats Around the World -- Chapter 4: Working for the CIA -- Recruiting Foreign Agents -- Can They Be Trusted? -- Running Secret Agents -- Spycraft -- A Clandestine Force -- Analyzing Top Secret Information -- The Director -- Chapter 5: The National Security Agency -- History of the NSA -- Armed Forces Security Agency -- ECHELON -- Listening Posts -- At NSA Headquarters -- Chapter 6: Intercepts and Analysis -- A Vital Information System -- On the NSA Campus -- Careers at the NSA -- Chapter 7: The History of the FBI -- The Red Scare and "Palmer Raids" -- Hoover Takes Charge -- The Modern FBI -- New Methods -- Counterterrorism -- Chapter 8: How the FBI Works -- Training -- In the Field -- Offices Home and Abroad -- Priority Cases -- Discipline -- Offices of the FBI -- Witness Protection Program -- Time Line -- Glossary -- Chapter Notes -- Further Reading -- Internet Addresses -- Index -- Back Cover

"Examines immigration in the United States, including the history of U.S. immigration and the debate over immigration reforms, laws, and policies"--Provided by publisher

Provides an overview of American welfare policy, a chronology of important events, an annotated bibliography, and other resources for conducting further research

Introduction -- American media, a biased history -- Television and blogs -- Bias and perception -- Watergate -- Media, politics, and the (very) personal -- Business and government control of media -- The media and war -- Public broadcasting -- A biased future

Introduction to hate crimes -- The law of hate crimes -- Chronology -- Biographical listings -- Glossary -- How to research hate crimes -- Annotated bibliography -- Organizations and agencies.