Bickerstaff, Linda

Provides an overview of the functions of the immune system and discusses how diet, exercise, and sleep aid in keeping it healthy.

Explores the history of slavery in America, along with modern-day cases of forced labor and mistreatment in the United States and other parts of the world.

"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. Men, for whom nursing is considered a nontraditional profession, are being encouraged to pursue nursing careers. This informative volume presents the wide variety of skills and preparation necessary for nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs), registered nurses (RNs), and nurse specialists. It also explains the many certificates and degrees that can be earned to prepare nurses for caring for patients in various settings."-Provided by publisher.

Describes strategies to help teens set financial goals, budget money, invest savings, control debt and protect wealth.

Profiles careers in the field of nutrition--such as dietitians and nutritionists, genetic engineering and research, food scientists, and more--describing job responsibilities, benefits, salaries, education, training, and credentials, and including interviews.

Explores obtaining a career in undercover narcotics investigation.

Explores the job descriptions, education and training requirements, salary, and outlook predictions for twelve careers that focus on repair work and do not require a college education.

Traces the process and influences behind the writing of Stephen Crane's novel, The Red Badge of Courage, which was published in 1893 when the Civil War was still fresh in the public mind.

Explains what a concussion is, how to prevent and treat one, what the consequences are, and safety after having one. Includes photographs, diagrams, and a list of myths and facts.