Autor: Linda Bickerstaff

Everyone experiences threats to the immune system on a daily basis. The challenge we face is keeping the immune system healthy throughout our lifetime. This thorough, friendly narrative presents immu …

People holding HVAC jobs are concerned with climate-control systems that keep individuals warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and breathing the freshest air possible year-round. Those who enjoy w …

Undercover narcotics investigators enforce laws involving dangerous drugs, and it takes an extraordinary amount of knowledge, training, skill, personal integrity, and courage to do the job. Those who …

Nurses are in short supply, and the shortage will become greater in the future. Nursing schools are expanding the number and scope of the courses they provide in an attempt to address this shortage. …

Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is an epic issue that is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior between people who are familiar, including family members, husbands, boyfriends, chi …

Completely updated, this revised edition includes up-to-date information about job opportunities in the nutrition and dietetic fields, including coursework, training programs, and U.S. Department of …

Written by a retired surgeon, this book balances a lively yet serious discussion of the science behind calories and fats with an engaging presentation of the how-to and benefits of balancing meals. U …

Teens are at higher risk for cocaine addiction than are those who first use cocaine as adults because their brains are not as fully developed. Not thinking of its possible consequences, young people …

With about four million births each year in the United States, it’s hard to imagine that infertility is of a particular concern to anyone. It is a major health concern, though, for as many as one in …

The most common type of kidney cancer in young people is Wilms tumor. Because the majority of Wilms tumors are curable, there are many teens living today who are kidney cancer survivors. Certain kidn …

Most teenagers are familiar with the concept of slavery from studying history. However, many are unaware that slavery still flourishes around the world today, even within the borders of the United St …

Young people between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four have more concussions than do people in any other age group, probably because they’re extremely active through sports, physical activities, an …

Teens earning allowances or working part-time jobs may often be tempted to spend what they make. However, one of the earliest steps they can take on the path to financial literacy and independence is …

Violence against women is a crime punishable by law in many countries and a major public health issue. Girls and women in the United States may be subjected to violence at home, while out with friend …

School, friends, dating, and parents are just a few things that can lead to plenty of stress. This authoritative book walks readers through what exactly happens to your body when you are stressed, an …