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21) All In
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Halfway is no way to live. Quit holding back. Quit holding out. It's time to go all in and all out for God. The good news is this: If you don't hold out on God, God won't hold out on you. If you give everything you have to follow Jesus, you'll receive amazing spiritual rewards. But this reality also comes with a deeper truth: Nothing belongs to you. Not even you. In All In: Student Edition, Mark and Parker Batter son explore what going all in can...
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At one time, robots were merely the products of science fiction. In the modern world, they perform countless important functions. Today's robots manufacture automobiles, help doctors with complicated surgery, aid the military in battle, and more. This book shows the fascinating development of robots through the ages. Readers will learn about the invention of the earliest robot-like mechanical devices, the advent of electronics, the first instances...
25) Kidney Cancer
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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 kidney cancers are in the top ten of the most common cancers in adults, so learning about how to approach this prevalent group of cancers is crucial. This illuminating book provides readers with a brief review of the structure and function of the kidneys and...
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Readers are presented a straightforward explanation of the cost of borrowing and lending money. Working from the international government level down to that of the community bank, this book introduces readers to how great an impact interest rates have on everyday expenses such as mortgage payments and education, in an accessible and interesting way.
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Theme: Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, job success, job skills, Getting hired is just the first step on the path to being successful at work. From the moment you first meet your new supervisor and coworkers, you'll need to put your best foot forward. Make a good impression, strive to learn new skills, work efficiently, and respond appropriately to feedback. You'll soon be seen as a responsible, reliable employee, and there...
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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 make important decisions. A data engineer creates the massive reservoirs needed to collect big data. These IT professionals develop, construct, test, and maintain architectures, such as databases and large-scale data processing systems, which house big data. In this title,...
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The use of designer drugs such as LSD, Ecstasy, and methamphetamines is unfortunately widespread among young adults, particularly in club or party settings. These drugs are especially risky because they are made in batches in individual home labs, so there is no way to tell how much of any dangerous substance was used in their creation. Readers learn the risks associated with using many of these designer drugs. The accessible text, complemented by...
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El libro "Manual de Transformación Personal: Pasos Prácticos para Mejorar tu Vida" es una guía completa y práctica que te brinda herramientas y estrategias para alcanzar un bienestar integral. A través de sus páginas, descubrirás consejos y técnicas probadas para desarrollar una mentalidad positiva, gestionar el estrés, mejorar las relaciones, establecer metas claras y promover tu bienestar físico, emocional, mental y espiritual. Este libro...
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When Kira, a senior in high school, hears from the authorities that they have changed her mother's status from missing to presumed dead, she refuses to accept it. There was never a body.
Kirakee is a shy and lonely wolf. She endures in a fallen wolf kingdom, excluded, and betrayed, trying to overcome the loss of her loved ones.
Kira makes a desperate plea to the powers of the universe for her mother to be found, for better things to come,...
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Crocodilians, lizards, and snakes are all reptiles, but they're not exactly the same. Their predatory habits, defenses, and biology make them incredibly different and interesting. All of this, and more, is laid out with dynamic illustrations that will capture the attention of any student who likes those cold-blooded, scaly creatures that make so many of us shiver with unease.
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Whether you call it a soft drink, a soda pop, or just plain soda, carbonated beverages have been a favorite American drink since the 1800s. Since 1978, the consumption of carbonated beverages has tripled for boys 12 – 29, and doubled for girls in the same age group. According to the National Soft Drink Association, the average person now consumes 600 sodas per year, each at about 12 ounces per bottle. Boys ages 12 – 29 consume an average of 160...
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Everyone has heard of eating disorders. Readers and viewers of television, magazines, tabloids, and the Internet are kept up to date on which celebrities are too thin and which are too fat, but how much do people really understand about these psychological illnesses. This book demystifies the complex causes of eating disorders, discusses a myriad of treatment options, addresses helpful preventative measures, and highlights real people living with...
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Whether you're in business or just enjoying some free time on social media, creating an identity on the Web is more important than ever. Readers will learn how companies of all shapes and sizes use the Internet to form an image and increase sales. This instructive volume also provides examples of how one's personal brand online is more important than one might think. Myths and facts dispel some common misconceptions about online branding, and 10 Great...
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Networking online is here to stay. It's one of the quickest ways to connect with others who wish to be found. Just as with every form of communication, online social networking has its own rules and etiquette. This book informs readers on the ways to use networking sites properly and to their advantage, and how to avoid making common mistakes.
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Lena Dunham is an actress, writer, producer, and director. Known for her HBO series Girls, Dunham is an outspoken feminist who promotes women's rights through writing and film. Born to artist parents, Dunham uses comedy and drama to address important feminist issues. This book explores the major influences and events in Dunham's life that led her to become one of the most influential people in the world.
38) Galileo Galilei
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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 of the towering intellectual figures of this time. Remembered today as the astronomer who discovered the moons of Jupiter, Galileo was also a mathematician, philosopher, and inventor. His dedication to scientific truth led him into conflict with doctrines of the...
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For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a...
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A digital entrepreneur not only needs to create a product of value to users, but also needs to learn to promote, sell, and stand behind the product. This book explores the role of digital marketing and getting one's product noticed in a competitive market. Digital marketing is the process of using search engines, social media, and mobile devices as part of a strategy to attract and retain customers. This book presents a variety of digital marketing...
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