Mooney, Carla

"In a few short years, e-cigarettes have exploded in popularity, especially among teens. These devices often pack a strong punch of a highly addictive drug called nicotine and many who vape will become addicted. Addicted to E-Cigarettes and Vaping presents a realistic picture of addiction, the effects of addiction on people's lives, and how addiction can be overcome"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores how genetic research is helping to understand and treat diseases, improve food crops, develop high-end security and more.

Provides an introduction to the field of genetics, including how DNA is structured, how genetic inheritance works, and how new discoveries in genetics have helped to cure or prevent diseases.

A look at careers in sports personnel, covering college coursework, types of jobs in the field, internships, and more.

Explores the future of hydrogen power and discusses its impact on the environment, its cost, and if it can ever replace fossil fuels.

Explores the future of biofuels and discusses their impact on the environment, cost, and if they can ever replace fossil fuels.

An introduction to advancements in medical technology and engineering, sharing real-world examples, and describing how they impact human lives.

Clear text, photographs, and graphics provide an introduction to topics related to biodiversity.

Discusses Earth's climate and weather, covering blizzards, tornadoes, clouds, global warming, and weather prediction.

This book covers the major drivers of the Latin American region's economy, including exports of agricultural products, petroleum and minerals, and manufactured goods, along with the service and tourism industries. Despite recent improvements, the Latin American economy remains dependent on commodity exports to the West, presenting a challenge to the region's long-term future. When used in the classroom, this resource provides readers with the tools they need to analyze concepts in economics and how they affect the countries of Latin America.