Morkes, Andrew

In this book, you'll learn about a variety of career paths in meteorology, opportunities and resources for women, typical educational paths, methods of exploring these fields while in school, key skills for success, and much more.

In this book, you'll learn about more than 40 careers in geoscience, opporunities and resources for women, typical educational paths, methods of exploring these fields while in school, key skills for success, and much more.

In this book, you'll learn about a variety of career paths in food science, typical educational paths, methods of exploring this field while in school, key skills for success, and much more.

Video games are an extremely popular form of entertainment. In fact, it's estimated that 67 percent of American adults aged 18 and over play video games. But amidst the fun, there is a dark side to video gaming. Some people play so frequently that this activity becomes an addiction that causes both mental and physical health problems, as well as the loss of relationships, jobs, and money. Detoxing from Video Games is one of eight titles in the Detoxing From series. Each title spotlights a major addiction; discusses its negative physical and mental effects, as well as its effects on family and other loved ones; and provides an overview of treatment options for the addiction. Profiles of those who are battling addictions are provided to help readers understand that anyone can develop an addiction. Readers will learn that addictions can be overcome with the help of therapy, drug treatments, self-help groups, support family and friends, and other resources.

According to the Pew Research Center, 69 percent of adults and 81 percent of teens in the United States use social media. While social media can help people stay in touch with friends and family and stay up to date on the world, it also has a dark side. Studies show that people who abuse social media face an increased risk of anxiety, depression, and loss of self-esteem. Additionally, misinformation on social media can cause people to make poor decisions about health, political, and other issues. Detoxing from Social Media is one of eight titles in the Detoxing From series. Each title spotlights a major addiction; discusses its negative physical and mental effects, as well as its effects on family and other loved ones; and provides an overview of treatment options for the addiction. Profiles of those who are battling addictions are provided to help readers understand that anyone can develop an addiction. Readers will learn that addictions can be overcome with the help of therapy, drug treatments, self-help groups, support family and friends, and other resources.

A guide to what it takes to be truck and transportation drivers.

A guide to what it takes to be aircraft mechanics.

A guide to what it takes to be a solar power technician.

A guide to what it takes to be plumbers as well as pipefitters and steamfitters.

Presents a guide to what it takes to be a civil engineering technician.