Corona Brezina

Looks at medical examiners and how they use their training and skills to help capture criminals, and also provides information about the training and education necessary to become a medical examiner and what career opportunities are open to them.

Careers as a Medical Examiner

Bridget Lim

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 as algebra. He was also an accomplished astronomer and geographer. This fascinating biography describes in vivid detail the Islamic world’s Golden Age, a period during the Middle Ages when learning and scientific advancement were revered and honored. Readers will learn what is known of al-Khwarizmi’s life, as well as the pertinent history of both the Arab world and the fields of science in which al-Khwarzimi excelled.

Father of Algebra and Trigonometry

Al-Khwarizmi

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 social media are just a few examples. As digital media continues to become dominant, skill in the field is in demand and the rate of job growth is high. A range of jobs in digital media and a description of the preparation needed for a successful career, such as qualifications, education (including high school classes), practical steps for obtaining a job, and strategies for long-term advancement are outlined.

Careers in Digital Media

Discusses the use of treaties, inspections, sanctions, and diplomacy to control the build-up of arms.

Proliferation and Control

Weapons of Mass Destruction

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 nerve to set out on their own to start up a technology company together. Eric Schmidt was recruited as CEO in 2001 to help guide the company with his management expertise, without changing its exuberant corporate culture. Google has grown from an ambitious little start-up with the dream of changing the world into a global giant that really could, and has, changed the world. In this compelling text, readers learn about Googles business model, the range of products and servicesmost of which the company gives away for freeand its mission: to organize the worlds information and make it universally accessible and useful. This perceptive book includes sidebars on the companys innovations, a biographical fact sheet on Brin, Page, and Schmidt, as well as a fact sheet that profiles the companys key accomplishments. A timeline offers readers a concise overview of significant events in the history of Google.

Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Eric Schmidt, and Google

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 return with ships brimming with riches and gold for the country. Alas, Cartier found neither the elusive passage nor a bounty of riches, but he did find the St. Lawrence River. Readers will learn about the details of Cartier’s extensive travels, his encounters with Native Americans, and the many features for which he is named.

Navigator Who Claimed Canada for France

Jacques Cartier

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 London, England, eventually qualifying as a barrister. She distinguished herself in cases involving international law and human rights. They might seem an unlikely pair, but George Clooney has long been passionate about humanitarian activism, and Amal Clooney, with her adventurous sense of style, shines whether she's arguing in a courtroom or attending a gala. Together, the Clooneys make a glamorous power couple advocating for worthy causes. This biography takes a deep dive into this stellar couple's story.

Amal and George Clooney

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, patience, and hard work. Falcons are fierce, fearless, and determined predators that are supremely well adapted to pursue and take down game. Experienced falconers often tell prospective apprentices that falconry can become more of a lifestyle than a pastime. Readers considering this sport must weigh whether they can balance such a demanding activity with school, extracurricular activities, and social life. The volume examines all the resources required for this unique working partnership as well as how falconers must attend to a falcons needs, how to hunt, and the sports regulations and responsibilities.

Falconry and Game Hawking

Jason Porterfield

An overview of the history and culture of Chile and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and governments, with illustrations from primary source documents.

A Primary Source Cultural Guide

Chile

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 enable scientists and engineers to mitigate their damage. STEM principles inform every level of flood and tsunami preparedness, from detection or prediction by federal agencies to the recommendations for individuals. This book describes what happens during a natural disaster and engineering solutions including the use of computer models, building of dams, levees, and permeable pavement, and restoring wetlands. All are tremendous solutions to safeguard lives, property, ecosystems, and world economies.

Engineering Solutions for Floods and Tsunamis

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 questions that friends and family might ask as well as the potential steps involved in a gender transition. For trans allies, this resource is a useful tool to understand how to be supportive of a loved one during their journey to express their true gender. Readers also will learn how to fight back against transgender discrimination at school and in their community.

Coming Out as Transgender

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 placed within a context of history, archaeology, religion, folk beliefs, and culture, that both explains and enhances their meaning. Dozens of full-color images, many of them drawn from tapestries, wood cuts, manuscripts, and artifacts illuminate the rich storytelling.

Celtic Mythology

This book is an introduction to the Fifth Amendment which empowers the people as it guarantees valuable protections on a daily basis within the justice system.

Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination, and Due Process of Law

The Fifth Amendment

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 prevent or stem the violence for the future.

Deadly School and Campus Violence

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 impossible, yet they have not been able to offer conclusive proof. This book describes how the very nature of time remains a fascinating and complex subject, whether viewed from the perspective of Einstein's relativity or the nanoscale realm of quantum physics. Readers will recognize notable fictional works in literature, film, and television in which time travel serves as a useful plot device as well as a means of examining human history and contemporary social issues.

Time Travel

Examines the circumstances leading to the speech by Sojourner Truth, and discusses the impact on the women's rights movements.

A Primary Source Investigation

Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" Speech

In ancient civilizations, people believed that eclipses represented omens of disaster. Today, total solar eclipses are regarded as rare and wondrous spectacles. The Great American Eclipse of 2017 sparked nationwide enthusiasm, and another total solar eclipse will occur across a swath of the United States in 2024. This volume investigates the science and history of eclipses, explaining the astronomical phenomena in accessible terms. Readers will learn about the celestial circumstances that cause eclipses and what to expect during an eclipse. Features such as "Think About It" sidebars encourage readers to apply what they have learned to answer open-ended questions.

Eclipses

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, anger doesn't have to be a destructive force. It can be controlled or channeled into constructive outlets. Learning to manage anger in adolescence can serve as a valuable asset for success and happiness later in life. This book provides information and guidance for managing anger, as well as strategies for dealing with anger triggers and improving communication skills. Features such as "Myths and Facts" clarify common misconceptions about anger.

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