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Jeri Freedman
The director may be the head coach of the team of people who stage a play, but the stage manager is their quarterback. While the play is going on, the…
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"A book for high school students about the discipline of acting as it applies to television and film"--
A book for high school students about makeup and styling as they relate to the film and television industries –
The availability of energy affects every aspect of our lives, from driving to electricity and computer function. Coding is crucial to energy creation and distribution. It plays a vital role…
Transportation is changing in exciting ways, and computerization is playing a major role in this transition. Automated systems such as computer-controlled cameras and traffic signals, new software for the design…
The stories of some of the individuals who have shaped cryptography are engagingly told in this narrative. Readers consider Polybius and his cipher (the Polybius square), Julius Caesar and his…
Women scientists from approximately the 16th through 20th centuries; presented by subject groups.
Careers in medicine are among the highest-paying and most in-demand jobs. The field of women’s health offers secure jobs at all levels from medical assistant to physician.
This indispensable volume explores the range of jobs and settings in which one can work in the nursing field with two years or less of training, including certified nursing assistant…
A book for teens about how to begin a career in the veterinary medicine –Provided by publisher.
One of the most widespread online practices today is data harvesting, the collection of users, personal data and information about their activities. Data harvesting raises significant issues about the right…
The health care industry offers many opportunities for a challenging and fulfilling career with only two years of post-high school education. Workers in the hospital and home health fields provide…
Virtually every organization needs HR personnel to hire, train, and assist employees. Often it is possible to get an entry-level job directly out of high school or after taking a…
The German invasion of Poland in 1939 gave the Nazis the opportunity to implement their master plan to eliminate Europe’s Jews. Part of the plan encompassed confining the Jews in…
While some may believe that leaders are born and not made, it is far more likely that a good leader spent years honing the skills he or she would need…
Jobs exist for people who want to work with children of all ages, from day care for babies and toddlers to after-school and special programs for young teens. Stand-alone child…
They are among the most elite of all U.S. military, special forces subject to a rigorous selection and training process. Air commandos perform highly dangerous and often secret operations. They…
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, hereditary disease that affects young children, primarily Ashkenazi Jews, French Canadians, and isolated or self-selecting populations. This work discusses the nature of the disease, why…
Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins lymphomas are cancers that affect the lymphatic system. This informative book offers the very latest in what is known by scientists to be the possible causes of…
Using primary sources, this book tells the story of the Massachusetts colony from its initial settlement through the Revolutionary War.
Every living thing requires nitrogen to survive - and the delicate balance of the nitrogen cycle is under threat by human activity. Explore the very real and observable climatic effects…
Skinning and modding allow individual users to alter commercial computer software. These skills are typically used to create or modify objects or characters in a game setting. In Career Building…
This book gives an overview of the physical and psychological damage that obesity can wreak on a teen. It includes simple, practical steps to combat and prevent obesity.
Describes a wide spectrum of developmental disorders affecting four times as many boys and girls. The expert-reviewed book takes the reader through the history of the disorder, explaining in detail…
This book is a balanced overview of the issues surrounding stem cells and their potential to revolutionize medicine and provide cures, with a focus on the use of embryonic stem…
This title is a balanced exploration of the debate on privacy versus security in post-9/11 America. An accessible examination of the Constitutional definition of the right to privacy is included…
A book for high school students about virtual reality and how it is used within the military –
When students leave school and obtain their first job, they will be faced with the issue of investing in retirement accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs. They’re expected to make…
Learn about the landscape, history, and culture of Iowa.
The United States is undergoing one of the worst recessions in recent memory. Although the state of the economy has a direct impact upon every citizen, the factors that caused…
Learn about the history, landscape, and culture of Louisiana.
Hurricanes are increasing in frequency and intensity, bringing massive destruction in their wake. This resource provides readers with insight into the nature of hurricanes and the solutions engineers are using…
The Special Ops units of the US military, which undertake daring spy, search and rescue, and counterterrorism missions, are among the most exclusive military organizations in the world. These titles…
Passed along in body fluids, hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world. This title takes a closer look at the hepatitis B virus, especially as…
Mountains are in constant transition despite their apparent permanence. This book explains how mountains are formed, how they evolve, and what they tell us about the history of the earth.
This book on the grasslands explains how much of the regions of the world–and America–are composed of this teeming biome.
Fascinating Books Provide Information on What It Takes to Take on One of These All-important, Rewarding Careers The harrowing events of September 11, 2001, put in the spotlight heroic individuals…
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