Pengarang: Corona Brezina

With a strong warrior tradition, Celtic mythology is dominated by tales of courageous combatants and their great feats, and tribal life filled with hunting and feasting. These myths and legends are …

In 2007, the U.S. economy was rocked by a crippling recession. This recession was the worst economic downturn that the country has experienced since the Great Depression. How did the world’s most …

Falconry is the practice of hunting wild game by means of a trained bird of prey; it’s both a sport and an art. In this captivating narrative, readers learn that falconry requires commitment, …

Students extract key ideas and details through informational text that helps them improve their critical reading skills. They can evaluate actions and events in the substantive topic of equal rights, …

Health care offers many possible employment settings. This is the guidebook needed to locate where to work, doing what, and how to make it happen. It covers a wide range of health care jobs including …

Teenagers learn in this riveting volume that the homicide unit is the most elite detective squad in a police force. They discover how a homicide squad responds to a crime scene, from evidence …

LSD has had a colorful history, to say the least. First developed for medical purposes, it was soon adopted by mental health therapists and spiritual seekers. Experimented with by both the military …

Scientists throughout history have made amazing discoveries, but few findings have rocked our world and our view of our place in the universe like the theory of relativity. Albert Einstein’s …

This practical guide provides insightful counsel regarding the best legal options to pursue when charged with an alcohol or drug offense, but it also offers advice on how to stay out of this type of …

Some young people are surprised to learn that the penalties for drinking and driving are much more severe than getting a traffic ticket due to carelessness or bad judgment. Depending on the state, …

A 2014 report by the US Department of Education found that 22 percent of students ages twelve to eighteen had experienced bullying. This cogent narrative provides readers with supportive methods to …

A 2014 report by the US Department of Education found that 22 percent of students ages twelve to eighteen had experienced bullying. This cogent narrative provides readers with supportive methods to …

One of the elite scholars in Baghdad’s prestigious House of Wisdom, al-Khwarizmi is best remembered for his famous work Al-Jabr wa al-Muqabala, the text that defined the branch of mathematics known …

Zheng He was the commander of a vast Chinese fleet known as the treasure fleet. In the early fifteenth century, he led the fleet on seven journeys throughout the South China Sea and Indian Ocean, …

An accessible guide to coming out to family and friends, this title provides transgender readers with insight about what steps to take when thinking about coming out. It addresses how to answer …

In the summer of 1535, France’s king Francis I sent explorer Jacques Cartier to the New World to search for the Northwest Passage that would lead from China and the East. It was hoped he would also …

Beginning in the fifteenth century, the Scientific Revolution transformed the way humans viewed the natural world. Galileo Galilei, sometimes called "the father of modern science, " was one …

Uncontrollable anger can be a serious problem for young people, damaging relationships with family and friends, affecting mental and physical health, and causing problems at school and work. However, …

Mental health care is a challenging and rewarding field in which compassionate professionals provide patients with treatment that can help them heal and recover from mental illness. Therapists and …

Give your readers an essential guide to careers in ultrasound and sonography. Diagnostic medical sonographers perform ultrasound procedures that direct high-frequency sound waves into the body. The …

Digital media has become a ubiquitous part of modern life. People consume digital media of all kinds, content on websites, special effects of movies, and photographs, videos, and graphics shared on …

Uppers are used by young people both for partying and building endurance to perform at school, making them among the most popular drugs. However, most don’t understand the negative effects of these …

After losing a close friend, teens may be quickly overwhelmed by powerful and unfamiliar thoughts and emotions. Dealing with the trauma in a constructive, healthy way is the important first step …

With scrupulous yet accessible science writing intended for the high/low reader, this is a clear presentation of the most recent scholarship and cutting edge theories concerning climate. Combining a …

Provides an introduction to the field of forensics, focusing on the work done by medical examiners, identifying the skills, education, and training needed to be a medical examiner, discussing …

Decision making is one of the most important skills when it comes to working. This book teaches young people how to plan for the future, solve problems, and to communicate their decisions effectively …

Treasure hunting has gone high-tech and now involves intensive research, sonar, remote-controlled submarines, underwater cameras, deep-sea diving, satellites, global positioning systems, and book and …

This book covers the history of school and college massacres and the steps to combat it. It outlines the increase in such incidents over recent years and highlights what could have been done to …

Heroin is one of the deadliest drugs in existence. It’s also one of the most popular. This book goes into chilling detail the health detriments of using this lethal drug even …

Forests are a precious natural resource, but today they are under threat across the world. They are being logged, burnt, cleared, and degraded. When managed capably, forests can flourish as havens …

In the days following 9/11, the United States reevaluated its national security policies. A new office, the Department of Homeland Security, was established. A sweeping new law called the Patriot Act …

Arizona has an incredibly rich history, including wild days of the Old West. This book chronicles Arizona’s past up to present day, with an interesting exploration of the state’s geography, trade, …

Known as the "Crossroads of America, " Indiana has indeed proven to be central to our nation in many ways. Its limestone has helped build our cities and skyscrapers. Its produce has fed and …

Major advances in clean energy technologies are being accomplished every year, creating thousands of new jobs in nearly every discipline. Young people who are interested in a number of subjects, such …

Famous for its rich history, New Mexico today is also known for cutting-edge technology industry. This diverse personality is showcased in this informative book with sidebars and a rich resource …

The Fifth Amendment is the longest amendment in the Bill of Rights, so this book begins by breaking down each clause one-by-one, explaining the legalese in uncomplicated language, thus allowing the …

International trade depends on the flow of goods and services between countries: imports and exports. Manufacturers export consumer products such as clothing, household appliances, and automobiles. …

The term "juvenile detention" is commonly used as a synonym for the incarceration of juvenile offenders, but in the legal system the term has a more specific meaning. Juveniles are …

In the midst of the Great Recession, we have witnessed an extraordinary and unprecedented global cooperation among nations committed to collectively discussing, debating, and instituting the best …

The company that is now Google began as a partnership of ideas between two Stanford University graduate students, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, with a shared vision. They both had the confidence and …

If an economist were asked to sum up a nation’s entire economy in a single statistic, he or she would probably cite the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Another important measure is the Gross National …

Interest in weather and extraordinary weather events-as evidenced by the growth industry of weather-as-entertainment television programming and amateur storm chasing-is growing. Interest in the …

Since the worldwide economic crisis hit in 2008, not a day has gone by without mention in the media, in the office and classroom, or at home of stimulus plans. They are the subject of intense debate, …

Though steadily falling prices over a prolonged period sounds like a good thing, deflation is the ultimate vicious cycle. When the money supply decreases due to tight credit, a terrible cascade of …

The Federal Reserve–the central bank of the U.S.–has long been shrouded in mystery and controversy. Its deliberations and actions have often occurred far from the public eye, yet its decisions have …

Adolf Hitler’s henchmen Reinhard Heydrich, Heinrich Himmler, and Adolf Eichmann were involved in planning and implementing the Final Solution, the euphemism for the genocide of Jews and mass murder …

Students interested in math are often adept problem solvers with essential critical-thinking skills that can complement countless other fields of study and that are useful in a wide range of careers. …

Netscape Navigator may no longer be a household name, but its creator, Marc Andreessen, has been one of the most ahead of his time go-getters in technology. This illuminating biography introduces …

Researching exoplanets is a thrilling new frontier in science. There are periodically fresh stories in the media about exoplanets and the possibility of life existing outside Earth’s solar system. …

Many young adults might associate police jobs with dangerous confrontations, but these types of situations represent only a very small part of a law enforcement officer’s responsibilities. Law …

The juvenile justice system deals with young people who have been accused of criminal acts. A wide variety of criminal justice professionals work in juvenile justice specialties, including law …

LGBTQ+ youth face an increased risk of being bullied at school, which can lead to serious consequences for their mental health, academic performance, and physical safety. Public awareness of the …

The topic of time travel provides tantalizing conundrums to consider for STEM experts and sci-fi creators alike. Most scientists and mathematicians agree that time travel by humans is probably …

Most people associate artificial intelligence with IBM’s Deep Blue playing chess against a world champion or Watson winning a Jeopardy competition, but AI is becoming a part of everyday life. This …

George Clooney grabbed public attention in the hit show ER and went on to establish a successful film career. Amal Alamuddin fled war-torn Lebanon with her family as a young child and settled in …

This book introduces readers to the variety of jobs in law enforcement. The book covers FBI, INS, DEA, ATF agents as well as the lesser-known park services ranger, polygraph examiners, and postal …

A comprehensive, far-ranging guide to all the many career options available to young people interested in pursuing work within the field of juvenile justice. This book provides descriptions of the …

Medical advances have made organ donation and organ transplant more important than ever, with the potential to save thousands of lives every year. This book discusses issues related to organ …

Weight training can be a dangerous exercise. This book teaches readers what muscles are used in weight training, how to perform the exercises properly and how to keep …

Young people may not know that tanning, which creates the appearance of youthful health, can be one of the most dangerous activities. This book dispels current and long-standing myths about tanning …

This authoritative and comprehensive resource provides readers with an extensive and compelling look at the world of stocks. Through an accessible narrative, readers learn how they can begin stock …

Many young people care passionately about social issues and are eager to participate in activism, but they are often wary of the political establishment. Participating in public service at a local …

Floods and tsunamis are terrifying and destructive natural disasters caused by the power of water. Humans will probably never be able to prevent floods and tsunamis, but tools provided by STEM fields …

A cancer diagnosis comes as devastating news regardless of a person’s age. It’s normal for teens confronting cancer to feel scared, angry, and confused. Whether they’re battling the disease …

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, once declared, "Taxes are what we pay for civilized society." The Internal Revenue Service includes the statement on a web page …

The exodus of rural dwellers for the cramped, smoke-filled, but affluent cities of the late nineteenth century took place because of an increasing number of factory jobs. And such jobs came about …

Since the days of Caesar in Ancient Rome, dictators have taken power, usually at times of national crisis. When that crisis has passed, they seldom give up their rule easily. While some leaders win …