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Laura La Bella
Learn about the history, methods, and economics of trading commodities.
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The push is on for students to embrace STEM disciplines, first in school and then in the workplace. This series highlights the career possibilities within each subject area under the…
A database is something that most students use every day, yet they may be in the dark when it comes to understanding how one works. Understanding the mechanics behind computer…
This book details Aung’s rise as an opposition leader in Myanmar (formerly Burma), telling the story of a woman who willingly sacrificed her freedoms for those of her people.
Women between the ages of sixteen and twenty-four experience the highest rate of dating violence–almost triple the national average. Understanding what dating violence is can help would-be victims–whether male or…
Unfortunately, news headlines frequently present frightening accounts of women and girls who suffer at the hands of those who live right in their homes. Readers can expect a thoughtful overview…
Stalking is a serious crime that affects millions of people, most of them women. Stalkers may target people they know or people they have never met, using the Internet and…
This resource introduces middle and high school girls to the world of video game development, covering the kinds of courses, extracurricular activities, and organizations that can help them get into…
Riding on a wave of popular demand for YA fantasy and science fiction, Marissa Meyer’s success in the genre is the latest stage in the steady rise of an up-and-coming…
The lives and careers of the two founders of Apple, Inc., are explored in this entrepreneurial biographic account. From humble beginnings, their lives as individuals and as a team tie…
Focuses on the search for a planet that can sustain life.
Witnessing first-hand the horrors of the World Trade Center attacks, Gerard Way decided to form a band as a song writing outlet for his upset and anxiety. With a new…
Others view globalization as a threat to American jobs, workers, and consumers, not to mention the health and well-being of foreign workers who may be exploited, harassed, and underpaid. This…
In many ways, Kanye West breaks the mold of the hip-hop superstar. Initially a much sought-after producer of other artists’ albums (Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Mobb Deep, Cam'ron, John…
Learn all about careers in sports medicine.
With the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, apps have taken the world by storm and captured the collective imagination. Any teen seeking to learn what apps are, how they work…
Without curiosity, the world does not move forward. Curiosity is what drives ingenuity and innovation. Curiosity is a habit of mind and an approach to life that can be practiced…
As handy and useful as it is to communicate with smartphones, email, and texts, not to mention paying bills and doing banking online, all these conveniences mean that a great…
Drones go where humans fear or are unable to tread. This remains true for drones in the military and law enforcement sphere, but also for venues that could popularize drones…
The development of drones for surveillance and military missions has revolutionized modern warfare. Today, law enforcement is merely learning the ropes at the dawn of the drone technology revolution in…
Big data is a dynamic field that finds businesses and organizations capturing massive amounts of information at an alarming speed, all of which will be analyzed and used to help…
The world of IT is ever changing, with new operating systems, software packages, and hardware equipment introduced at a breakneck speed. Technical analysts provide the computer database support for organizations…
Philip Pullman is an award-winning author perhaps best known for his epic trilogy, His Dark Materials, one of the few fantasy classics to feature a strong female central protagonist. Pullman…
The Holocaust is an atrocity of such overwhelming magnitude and depravity that it must never be forgotten yet can scarcely be comprehended. The sheer horror of it can often make…
This resource provides students an overview of a career in bookkeeping and accounting, and shows them exactly how they can tailor their education to ensure the best possible chance of…
This biography follows Internet and television innovator Jason Kilar from the family vacation in Florida’s Disney World that sparked his interest in customer service when he was still a child…
A growing service economy in the United States has made retail a major growth industry. This book details the preparation and training or schooling involved in securing a job in…
Jobs in education can be the most fulfilling and challenging out there. The responsibility to help young minds to flower and develop (and older minds, too) is a great one…
We often think of ancient times as simpler and more basic, but the ancient Mesopotamians were a complex society, in which people used their geography to their advantage. This informative…
From September 11, 2001, to the Paris attacks of 2015, bombings, hijackings, and mass shootings produce widespread fear and gain worldwide attention. Through detailed psychological profiles, students will gain insight…
Introduces the three factors of production, as well as what happens when resources are lacking and how that influences the entire economy.
This volume offers a concise overview that’s perfect for young readers who are just learning about economics. A basic overview of supply and demand breaks down the concept with clear…
Another great book in our technical series shows readers what the real-life job of a painter and wall-coverer entails. From the very basics about painting, including tools and calculating materials…
Carrie Underwood is living proof of the talent-spotting and star-making abilities of the American Idol competition. Growing up in rural Oklahoma, Underwood sang in the church and competed in beauty…
Imagine what it would be like if going to work meant getting a midnight distress call, climbing into scuba gear, and jumping out of a helicopter into dark, hurricane-tossed ocean…
Known for his trademark celebratory backflips off of his car following victories, Carl Edwards is one of NASCAR’s biggest and most irrepressible personalities, and also one of its winningest drivers…
The United States is the largest producer of food in the world. Agriculture is one of America’s largest industries with more than 20 million people working in agriculture-related jobs. Our…
