This reference work lists books, periodicals articles, Rand reports, and other documents in five subject areas: (1) the Caribbean and Central America, (2) the Continent, (3) Cuba, (4) the Dominican Republic, and (5) United States policies. The introductory section focuses on reference aids. The majority of the entries date from 1960 through 1969.…

This publication is designed as a supplement for an introductory college science course for non-science majors. Material included relates to the basic nature of science and its relevance to man and society. Chapters include: (1) Defining "Science;" (2) The Practice of Science: A Human Activity; (3) Describing Science; (4) Science and Technology;…

Providing educators with a comprehensive resource document that will be useful in researching and developing effective drug abuse education programs is the intent of this document. As an orientation to its use, two terms are discussed at length--addiction and habituation. In addition, some of the most commonly used drugs are described.…

In an effort to assess what could and should be done in the field of population research and the application of research findings, the Population Crisis Committee has compiled this series of essays. Each is written by a recognized authority working in his own specialty in the field of population. The essays are short, nontechnical statements of…

The historical development of rocketry and nuclear technology includes a specific description of Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power (SNAP) programs. Solar cells and fuel cells are considered as alternative power supplies for space use. Construction and operation of space power plants must include considerations of the transfer of heat energy to…

The operation of nuclear rockets with respect both to rocket theory and to various fuels is described. The development of nuclear reactors for use in nuclear rocket systems is provided, with the Kiwi and NERVA programs highlighted. The theory of fuel element and reactor construction and operation is explained with particular reference to rocket…

This 1971 revision deals with radioisotopes and their use in power generators. Early developments and applications for the Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power (SNAP) and Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) are reviewed. Present uses in space and on earth are included. Uses in space are as power sources in various satellites and space…

Documents announced with VT numbers only in the Spring 1971 issue (VT 013 606) of "Abstracts of Research and Related Materials in Vocational and Technical Education" (ARM) are included in this microfiche set. Microfiche availability for these documents is shown on the ARM resume as MF AVAILABLE IN VT-ERIC SET. The microfiche set is arranged in the…

Data relating to population and family planning in eight foreign countries are presented in these situation reports. Countries included are Bulgaria, Greece, Finland, Hungary, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Yugoslavia. Information is provided in the following areas where appropriate and if it is available: (1) statistics on population, birth…

This annotated bibliography, revised from "A Basic Geographical Library", presents a list of books selected as a core for the geography collection of an American undergraduate college library. Entries numbering 1,760 are limited to published books and serials; individual articles, maps, and pamphlets have been omitted. Books of recent date in…

Documents announced with VT numbers only in the Winter 1970 issue (VT 012 961) of Abstracts of Research and Related Materials in Vocational and Technical Education (ARM) are included in this microfiche set. Microfiche availability for these documents is shown on the ARM resume as MF AVAILABLE IN VT-ERIC SET. The microfiche set is arranged in the…

The resource guide is intended to assist Wisconsin teachers in implementing the state curriculum for the educable mentally retarded in one of the persisting life needs areas - money management. A selection of teaching units dealing with learning to manage one's money and ranging from the primary through secondary level is presented. The units…

Small segments of original film footage relating to discrete historical subjects that range from battle scenes of the Spanish-American War to the first steps of man on the moon have been gathered from archival sources and packaged into a Super-8 cartridged film format. The films run less than five minutes and are silent. They are not aimed at any…

This pamphlet suggests ways to grow garden vegetables in common household containers. A chart of cultural requirements of common vegetables is accompanied by a teacher's guide discussing the process skills and understandings which can be taught using the minigarden technique. A vocabulary list, a list of materials and supplies, and the methods by…

The Physics 12 curriculum guide represents one in a series of science guides especially designed to provide for the pupil whose primary interests are in non-science fields. The program provides study in physics in which fundamental concepts and understandings are developed, mathematical concepts are limited, and students are encouraged to relate…